1979 (P) Washington Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1979

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998

Designer

John Flanagan

Mintage

515,708,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

Weight

5.67g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$0.25 - $7.29

Values as of May 2026, 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.

Auction Record

Price realized: $1,440
Sold: 28 August 2022
Grade: MS68
Auction house: Heritage Auctions

Description

Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1979 (P) Washington Quarter is part of the Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 515,708,000 quarters dated 1979. 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. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $0.25 to $7 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5906.