1963 Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$11,163 MS67+ 02-27-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1963 Washington Quarter is part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 74.3 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with olive branches below. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $30 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5874.
Rarity Notes
High mintage of 74,316,000 pieces. Readily available in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. Well-struck gems with full luster remain desirable despite the large production run.
Cross References
PCGS #5874; NGC #15874
External References
Error Varieties(20)
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-017
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-026
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-027
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-030
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
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