United States Washington Quarter (1994)

The item is a silver-colored coin, appearing to be a United States Washington Quarter. Its physical characteristics align with standard US quarter dimensions, approximately 24.26 mm (0.955 inches) in diameter and 1.75 mm (0.069 inches) in thickness, and is composed of a copper-nickel clad composition (a pure copper inner core with outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel). The obverse prominently features a left-facing bust of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan. Below Washington's bust, the visible date '1994' is clearly legible, indicating its year of mintage. The area around Washington's neck often contains the mint mark, but it is not clearly discernible in the provided image. The coin exhibits signs of moderate circulation, as indicated by some wear on the high points of Washington's effigy, suggesting a loss of some original luster and potential flattening of finer details, though overall legibility is good. There are no apparent significant scratches, dents, or major surface damage, merely the typical patina of age and use. The reeding on the coin's edge, while not visible, is a standard feature of quarters. The craftsmanship appears consistent with mass-produced coinage from the United States Mint during the late 20th century, displaying clean strikes for the major design elements despite the circulation wear.