The
Washington Quarter is a version of the U.S Quarter
that has been minted since 1932, with the exception of 1933. The
obverse has had two different designs. The first one was in mint from 1932-1998. A new design was put out in 1999 for the State Quarters. It was modified by William Cousins.
Eagle (1932-1998) Series
The Washington Quarter that was minted from 1965-1998 is made up of the same metals as today's current Quarter. It also has the same size and weight. It is made of cupronickel (8.33% Ni and the balance Cu),
weighs 5.670 grams (0.182 troy oz), has a diameter of 0.955 inches
(24.26 mm), has a width of 1.75 millimeters (0.069 in), and has a
reeded edge. Owing to the introduction of the clad quarter in 1965, it was occasionally called a "Johnson Sandwich," after Lyndon B. Johnson, U.S. President at the time. It costs 4.29 cents to produce each coin. Before 1965, quarters contained 90% silver, 10% copper.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin has a bust of George Washington on it. It was designed by John Flanagan.
It reads "Liberty" on the top, and "In God We Trust" to the left of
Washington's head. The date of minting is found below Washington's
neck. Since 1968, the mintmark appears just above and to the right of
the date ('D' for Denver, 'S' for San Francisco, and either 'P' or none
for Philadelphia).
Reverse
The reverse of the Washington Quarter was in circulation from 1932-1998. It features a bald eagle, a design by John Flanagan.
It contains the mottoes "In God We Trust" and "E Pluribus Unum", and
the denomination written as "quarter dollar". Prior to 1968, the
mintmark appeared below the eagle's talons.
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