USA 25 cents Washington Quarter 1948
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 164 |
| Mintage | 16,766,800 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.75 mm |
| diameter | 24.26 mm |
| weight | 6.25 g |
Obverse:
Head of state
Description:
George Washington (1st President of the USA)
Creators:
John Flanagan (JF)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Description:
Eagle
Creators:
John Flanagan (JF)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
QUARTER DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
Though 1948-D quarters typically are well struck and lustrous, they seem to have suffered more than the usual number of contact marks. This accounts for the serious drop-off in certified population from MS 66 to 67. This is a phenomenon that seems to have affected Denver Mint coins of all denominations during this period, the 1949-D half dollar being a particularly notable example.Read More
