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
The 1963 Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 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
