1967 United States Washington Quarter

This is a 1967 circulating United States twenty-five cent piece, commonly known as a Washington Quarter. The coin features the left-facing profile of George Washington on the obverse, designed by John Flanagan. This specific piece is a copper-nickel clad coin, composed of an outer layer of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a core of pure copper, which was the standard composition for quarters produced by the U.S. Mint starting in 1965. Notably, this 1967 issue does not bear a mint mark, which was standard practice for all U.S. coins from 1965 to 1967 to discourage coin collecting during a perceived national coin shortage. Physically, the coin shows signs of moderate to heavy circulation wear. The relief on Washington's hair and the high points of the face are flattened. The fields of the coin exhibit numerous small contact marks, scratches, and a dull, brownish-grey patina or 'circulated grime' consistent with long-term use in commerce. The rim is slightly worn but remains distinct from the field. There appear to be no major structural defects or rare mint errors visible in this specimen. Given its high mintage of over 1.5 billion and its heavily circulated condition, this item is a common example of modern American fiat currency.

Upon visual examination of this 1967 Washington Quarter, I have identified it as a standard copper-nickel clad specimen. The coin exhibits signs of heavy circulation, consistent with a grade of 'Good' to 'Very Good' (G-VG) on the Sheldon scale. Specifically, I observe significant flattening of the hair details on the obverse and considerable wear on the eagle's breast feathers on the reverse. The presence of a brownish-grey patina and numerous contact marks further confirms its extensive time in commerce. From a numismatic standpoint, the 1967 issue is exceptionally common, with a mintage exceeding 1.5 billion units. Because this date lacks a mint mark (as was standard for the era) and this specific specimen shows no evidence of rare 'split-die' or 'double-die' errors, it carries no premium over its face value. In the current market, circulated clad quarters from 1965 to the present (excluding silver proofs or rare errors) are worth precisely twenty-five cents. There is zero collector demand for this specific grade and date. While the coin appears authentic in design and composition, I must note that a definitive authentication requires physical measurements of weight (standard 5.67g) and diameter (24.26mm) to rule out contemporary counterfeits or alterations. A high-resolution metallurgical analysis would be required to confirm the exact copper-nickel ratio, though such testing exceeds the value of the item itself. Without provenance indicating it was part of a significant historical hoard, it remains a standard piece of pocket change.