Description: A beautiful Key Date Washington that defies description offered up by NGC. I simply cannot see why this coin was graded as cleaned because it looks so fresh. Not A mark on this beauty! Choice and super value! The Washington quarter series is one of the most iconic and enduring coin series in the United States. It features the image of George Washington, the first President of the United States, on the obverse (front) of the coin. The series has been minted for many decades, with numerous designs and variations throughout its history. Here's a brief overview of the key aspects and developments in the Washington quarter series: Introduction: The Washington quarter series was introduced in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. The original design was created by John Flanagan and featured a left-facing bust of George Washington on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. Early Years: The initial design of the Washington quarter, produced from 1932 to 1998, is commonly known as the "Washington Quarter with Eagle Reverse." In 1932, no mintmark was used, but starting in 1934, mintmarks indicating the mint of origin were added. Silver Composition: Washington quarters minted from 1932 to 1964 were composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a weight of 6.25 grams and a diameter of 24.3 mm. Silver-to-Clad Transition: In 1965, due to rising silver prices, the U.S. Mint began producing Washington quarters with a "clad" composition, consisting of outer layers of copper-nickel bonded to a core of pure copper. This change reduced the silver content and made the coins more economical to produce. Bicentennial Quarters: In 1975 and 1976, special Bicentennial Washington quarters were minted to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United States. These quarters featured unique designs on the reverse, with a colonial drummer and a Bicentennial shield. Statehood Quarters: From 1999 to 2008, the U.S. Mint released a series of Washington quarters known as the "50 State Quarters Program." Each year, five different state-themed designs were issued, representing the 50 U.S. states. These quarters were a significant departure from the traditional design and created great interest among collectors. District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters: Following the Statehood Quarters, the U.S. Mint continued the series with the "District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program" (2009) and the "America the Beautiful Quarters Program" (2010-2021). These series honored the District of Columbia and various U.S. territories and featured unique reverse designs for each location. Special Issues: Throughout the series, there have been various special issues, commemorative coins, and proof coins, which are highly sought after by collectors. The Washington quarter series is a rich and diverse collection, with many different coins and designs to explore. Collectors often seek specific dates, mintmarks, and variations, making it a popular area of numismatics.
Price: 425 USD
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-10T20:51:05.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Coin: Washington
Composition: Silver
Year: 1932
Strike Type: Business
Mint Location: San Francisco
Certification: NGC
