1982 (S) Proof Washington Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1982

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998

Designer

John Flanagan

Mintage

3,857,479

Composition

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

Weight

5.67g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$4.96

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $253
Sold: 20 July 2004
Grade: PR70
Auction house: Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1982 (S) Proof Washington Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 3,857,479 proof quarters dated 1982. 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value is approximately $5. 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 #96018.