1963 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
$11,163 MS67+ 02-27-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1963 Washington quarter was produced during the final years of silver coinage in the United States. Rising silver prices and industrial demand for the metal were already creating supply pressures that would ultimately lead to the Coinage Act of 1965, ending the 90% silver composition for circulating quarters. This issue carries Flanagan's classic design with Washington's obverse portrait and the eagle reverse. This Philadelphia Mint issue carries no mint mark, following the convention for the principal mint facility. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams with a diameter of 24.3mm and a reeded edge.
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
