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1978 Washington Quarter

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About This Coin

The 1978 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998 series. In 1978, the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints struck 811,952,933 Washington quarters, including 3,127,781 proofs. 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $7 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.5K in MS67+ grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan.

Value Estimates

$0.25 - $7.29

Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.