1965 Washington Quarter

This is a United States Washington Quarter with a visible mintage date of 1965. The coin features the profile of George Washington on the obverse, designed by John Flanagan. Measuring 24.3 mm in diameter, this specific specimen represents the first year the U.S. Mint transitioned from 90% silver composition to a copper-nickel clad composition (75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core). The coin displays a significant amount of wear indicative of heavy circulation. The high points of Washington's hair and the cheek are flattened, and the lettering of 'LIBERTY' and the date '1965' show signs of smoothing. There are numerous surface scratches and small contact marks (bag marks) across the obverse field. No mint mark is present, which is standard for the 1965 issue. The rim appears somewhat dull and worn, and the overall color is a flat, matte-grey typical of older clad coinage that has lost its original luster. The condition would likely be graded as 'Circulated' or 'Very Good' (VG), showing deep signs of its utility in the American economy over several decades. Due to the transition from silver in 1964, the 1965 quarter is notable in numismatic history but remains very common with billions struck, making circulated examples primarily face-value items.

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