1963 Proof Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$3,405 PR67 08-17-2014 Great Collections
Description
This 1963 proof Washington quarter was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the annual proof set program that resumed in 1950 after an eight-year hiatus during and after World War II. Proof coins were struck using specially polished dies and planchets, with each coin receiving multiple strikes to ensure complete design detail. The resulting coins exhibit deep mirror fields contrasted with frosted design elements on the finest examples, a characteristic known as "cameo" contrast. The obverse presents John Flanagan's portrait of Washington based on Houdon's 1785 bust, rendered in exceptional relief and detail. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with fully defined feathers and sharp lettering. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams with a 24.3mm diameter and reeded edge.
Rarity Notes
Proof mintage of 3,075,645. Readily available in most proof grades. Deep cameo examples with strong contrast between frosted devices and mirror fields command the strongest premiums.
Cross References
PCGS #5995; NGC #15995
External References
Error Varieties(20)
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-020
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-022
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-025
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-028
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-029
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
