1985 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1985 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998 series — 19th of 32 years in the series. In 1985, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 1.3 billion. This ranks 24th of 32 years by total mintage, above the series median of 1.2 billion. 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. Collectors have cataloged 14 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including atypical die clash, cud, pre-cud and 1 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $19 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.7K in MS67 grade at eBay. Designed by John Flanagan.