The Washington Silver Quarter was minted by the United States Mint from 1932 to 1964, crafted with a composition of 90% silver. Each coin originally contained .18084 ounces of silver.
The Washington Silver Quarter was introduced in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, the first President of the United States. A design competition was held, and among the various submissions, the portrait by John Flanagan was selected. Flanagan, an assistant to renowned coin designer Augustus Saint-Gaudens, created a classic image of Washington that remains on the obverse of the quarter to this day. While the design saw some slight updates with the launch of the 50-State Quarters® Program in 1999, it reverted to its original form in 2010 when the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program began.
Although millions of these coins were produced, no Washington Silver Quarters were minted in 1933.
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On the obverse of the coin is a portrait of George Washington, designed by Flanagan. The original silver strikes feature the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year of minting. The reverse side showcases a bald eagle, also designed by Flanagan, with its wings outstretched as it perches. Surrounding the eagle are the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” and the mintmark, if present.
