United States Washington Quarter Dollar

This item is a United States 25-cent coin, commonly known as a Washington Quarter, featuring the left-facing profile of George Washington as originally designed by John Flanagan. The coin is composed of a copper-nickel clad over a pure copper core, which is standard for currency minted since 1965. Visually, the specimen exhibits significant environmental damage or heavy oxidation, resulting in a dark, mottled grey and brownish patina that obscures much of the fine luster and detail. The inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR' are visible though partially muffled by surface corrosion and wear. The coin appears to be in a circulated, lower-grade condition with noticeable rim bruising and surface pitting. It is currently housed inside a clear plastic bag that has various handwritten markings in black ink, which may indicate a temporary collector's label or private inventory system. While the specific mint mark and date are difficult to discern through the heavy toning and plastic film, the design follows the post-1965 standardized US currency production. The degree of surface crusting suggest it may have been exposed to harsh weather or soil for a prolonged period, typical of 'metal detected' finds.