Washington National Park Quarter Appraisal

United States Washington Quarter (Statehood or National Park Series)

This item is a 25-cent United States coin, commonly known as a Washington Quarter, featuring the modified obverse design used since 1999. The coin is circular with a reeded edge and is composed of a cupro-nickel clad over a pure copper core, resulting in a silver-colored exterior. The obverse depicts a left-facing profile portrait of George Washington, based on the original 1932 design by John Flanagan but modified for the 50 State Quarters program to include the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'QUARTER DOLLAR' on the obverse rather than the reverse. To the right of the portrait, the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is visible, along with a 'P' mint mark indicating production at the Philadelphia Mint. To the left is the word 'LIBERTY'. The coin exhibits significant signs of circulation wear, including flattening of the high points in Washington's hair and facial features, numerous small contact marks, and surface scuffing throughout the fields. There is evidence of dark toning or grime accumulation in the recessed areas around the lettering. The overall condition appears to be 'Circulated', likely falling within the Fine to Very Fine grade based on the visible loss of detail in the hair curls and the softened outlines of the text. While the specific date is located on the reverse (not visible here), the layout of the inscriptions confirms this coin was minted between 1999 and the present day as part of either the Statehood, D.C. & Territories, or America the Beautiful quarters series.