1979 Washington Quarter
Base
About This Coin
The 1979 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998 series. In 1979, the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints struck 1,009,174,955 Washington quarters, including 3,677,175 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 $1.4K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan.
Value Estimates
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.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
1979 (D) Washington Quarter
1979 (P) Washington Quarter
1979 (S) Proof Washington Quarter - Type 1
1979 (S) Proof Washington Quarter - Type 2
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