USA 25 cents Washington Quarter 1962
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 164 |
| Mintage | 127,554,756 |
| 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
As is true for so many United States coins of the early 1960s, this issue is abundantly common in average Mint State grades, yet maddeningly scarce above MS 66. Those that have made this desirable grade often have done so by virtue of their attractive toning, while most "white" pieces reveal too many contact marks. Varieties include minor RPMs and DDOs, plus one nicely doubled reverse die.Read More
