1997 (P) Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$3,525 MS67+ 09-07-2016 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1997 (P) Washington Quarter was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a quarter in the Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998 series. The U.S. Mint produced 595.7 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $14 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 #5940.
External References
Error Varieties(12)
1997 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
CU-25c-1997P-01R Rim Cud
PC-25c-1997P-01 Pre-Cud
SKH-25c-1997P-01 Spiked Head
SKH-25c-1997P-02 Spiked Head
SKH-25c-1997P-03 Spiked Head
SKH-25c-1997P-04 Spiked Head
SKH-25c-1997P-05 Spiked Head
SKH-25c-1997P-06 Spiked Head
SKH-25c-1997P-07 Spiked Head
SKH-25c-1997P-08 Spiked Head
UDC-25c-1997P-01 Unusual Die Crack
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