United States Washington Quarter (Reverse Side)

This item is a circulating United States twenty-five cent piece, commonly known as a Washington Quarter, viewed from the reverse (tails) side. The coin features the classic eagle design by John Flanagan, which was the standard reverse from 1932 through 1998. The eagle is depicted with wings spread, perched upon a bundle of arrows with two olive branches beneath. The inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' are visible at the top, while 'QUARTER DOLLAR' is inscribed along the bottom edge. Physically, the coin appears to be a copper-nickel clad composition based on the surface color and wear patterns, likely minted after 1964. The condition shows significant circulation wear; the eagle's breast feathers are largely smoothed out, and the fine details of the olive branches and arrow fletching are diminished. There is a dark, localized oxidation or substance near the right wing and rim, suggesting exposure to moisture or environmental contaminants. The rim shows minor flattening and small nicks consistent with heavy pocket wear. Despite the surface grime and wear, the primary legends remain legible. It lacks the sharp luster of a mint-state coin, possessing a dull, grayish-matte patina indicative of a coin that has spent many years in general commerce.