1965 Washington Quarter
This item is a 1965 United States Washington Quarter, representing the first year of the copper-nickel clad composition introduced by the Coinage Act of 1965 to replace the previous 90% silver standard. The obverse features the left-facing profile of George Washington, accompanied by the inscriptions 'LIBERTY' at the top, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' on the left field, and the date '1965' at the base. Physically, the coin is a standard 24.26 mm in diameter and, as a clad issue, it consists of a pure copper core bonded between outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The item shows significant signs of circulation and wear, categorized as a 'circulated' condition. Notable surface detail loss is visible in Washington's hair and on the edges of the lettering. There are numerous small contact marks, scratches, and a dull, greyish patina across the obverse field. No mint mark is present, which is standard for 1965 as the U.S. Mint removed mint marks from 1965 to 1967 to discourage coin collecting during a perceived national coin shortage. The strike appears average for the period, but the significant handling wear has softened the high points of the relief.
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Estimated Value
$0.25
Basic Information
Category
Numismatics / Currency
Appraised On
February 11, 2026
Estimated Value
$0.25
Item Description
This item is a 1965 United States Washington Quarter, representing the first year of the copper-nickel clad composition introduced by the Coinage Act of 1965 to replace the previous 90% silver standard. The obverse features the left-facing profile of George Washington, accompanied by the inscriptions 'LIBERTY' at the top, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' on the left field, and the date '1965' at the base. Physically, the coin is a standard 24.26 mm in diameter and, as a clad issue, it consists of a pure copper core bonded between outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The item shows significant signs of circulation and wear, categorized as a 'circulated' condition. Notable surface detail loss is visible in Washington's hair and on the edges of the lettering. There are numerous small contact marks, scratches, and a dull, greyish patina across the obverse field. No mint mark is present, which is standard for 1965 as the U.S. Mint removed mint marks from 1965 to 1967 to discourage coin collecting during a perceived national coin shortage. The strike appears average for the period, but the significant handling wear has softened the high points of the relief.
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