A Washington quarter dollar with a new reverse illustrating Gen. George Washington crossing the Delaware River with his troops during the American Revolution will be released into general circulation in April. A 5-ounce silver bullion version is also to be released in 2021. Images courtesy of the United States Mint.
Why is Washington on the quarter?
The coin features a portrait of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Washington was born on February 22, 1732, and this coin was produced to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Are Washington Quarters silver?
Market Analysis. Washington quarters minted between 1932 and 1964 contain 90% pure silver. Well circulated coins that are very worn are sometimes worth only the silver they contain.
Is the portrait of Washington still on the back of a state quarter?
Washington’s portrait is still on the obverse of the state quarters, but some changes were made. The word “Liberty” was printed smaller, and the phrase “United States Quarter Dollar” was moved from the reverse to the obverse of the coin. The reverse of the state quarters feature the year minted and one of the 50 unique state designs.
Who is on the front of the US quarter?
The president who proudly graces the front of the quarter is our first: George Washington. If you see the initials “JF” at the base of his neck, they belong to the coin’s sculptor, John Flanagan. Since Washington’s bust is smaller on new quarters, you’ll also see the initials of William Cousins, the Sculptor-Engraver who made the changes.
Who was the designer of the Washington quarter?
The reverse featured an eagle prior to the 1999 50 State Quarters Program. The Washington quarter was designed by John Flanagan. It was initially issued as a circulating commemorative, but was made a regular issue coin in 1934. In 1999, the 50 State Quarters program of circulating commemorative quarters began.
Where do they make the Washington quarter coins?
They were issued from 1932 through 1964. The current rarities for the Washington quarter “silver series” are: Branch mintmarks are D = Denver, S = San Francisco. Coins without mintmarks are all made at the main Mint in Philadelphia. This listing is for business strikes, not proofs:
