United States Washington Quarter (Reverse)

This is the reverse side of a United States Washington Quarter, featuring a design by John Flanagan. The central motif depicts a bald eagle with wings outspread, perched atop a bundle of arrows with two olive branches crossing underneath. The eagle symbolizes strength and readiness, while the branches represent peace. The inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' are positioned above the eagle, with the denomination 'QUARTER DOLLAR' curved along the bottom rim. The coin has a diameter of 24.26 mm and is constructed from a cupro-nickel clad composition (outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel over a core of pure copper). The physical condition indicates heavy circulation; there is significant flattening of details on the eagle's breast feathers and head, along with numerous contact marks, scratches, and nicks across the fields. The rim shows minor bruising and wear. The overall color is a dull greyish-silver typical of circulated clad coinage. This specific design was used on quarters from 1932 until 1998, with silver compositions utilized until 1964 and clad thereafter. Given the lack of a date on this side, it is a standard circulation strike likely from the latter half of the 20th century.