The value of most circulated coins minted in the 1920′s through 1964 is primarily from their silver content. Remember, this is for the most common material….Washington Quarters.
| Date/Mint Mark | Usual Range of Values |
|---|---|
| 1932-D | $40-$200+ |
| 1932-S | $40-$100+ |
What are the dates for silver quarters?
Quarters minted in the U.S. during the years 1964 or earlier are all made from 90% pure silver. This is also known as . 900 fine silver.
How much silver is in a US quarter dollar?
Pre-1965 silver quarters were actually struck using real silver (90%). In fact, every single US quarter minted before 1965 contains 0.1808 troy ounces (6.25 grams) of physical silver weight and value. History of the US Quarter Dollar Coin
Are there any silver coins in the US Mint?
There are three main quarter dollar coins which have been minted by the US Mint in 90% silver; the Liberty Head “Barber,” the Standing Liberty, and the Washington quarters. The US Mint issued silver quarters from beginning in 1792 to 1964 in separate periods of production.
Is there any silver in the Washington quarter?
While you can still find rare quarters produced prior to 1932 that contain Silver, the series most commonly found today is the Washington Quarter. Featuring a heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch as the reverse image, these quarters contain 90% Silver and 10% Copper.
What kind of metal is a silver quarter made of?
The coin has the same weight and size specifications as the “Barber” silver quarter. It is made of the same 90% silver, 10% copper alloy and contains 0.179 troy ounces of silver. The Washington silver quarter was introduced in 1932. Production continued until the US Mint switched over to the copper-nickel alloy in 1965.
