1964 Silver Quarter

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2. 1964 Silver Quarter

• Regardless of condition, a Proof 1964 Washington quarter is made of 90% silver and has an actual silver weight of 0.1808 ounces. Which means, if silver is $16.65 USD an ounce, that a Washington.
• Commonly referred to as 'junk silver coins,' this name developed in the 1970s and is used to describe average circulated U.S. Silver coins, meaning no rare coins are included. The Value of Junk Silver. All silver coins struck in 1964 or earlier were minted with 90% silver and 10% copper.

NGC's Coin Price Guide for Washington Quarters (1932-1998). 1964 1964 25C MS 1964. 1776-1976 S SILVER 1776-1976 S SILVER 25C PFCA 1776-1976 S. I knew quarters made before 1964 were silver and simply assumed that was what I had and that was why it was so beautiful. Sorry, I got ahead of myself It was a 1961 quarter and boy was I.

Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 Silver $26.90

Your 1964 quarter value starts a $4.52 each. This minimum price is because of the large silver content in old quarters.

Other factors do contribute to raising the value of your old coin, particularly the condition and determining which mint produced the quarter.

Beginning with the mintmark. Two mints struck Washington quarters in 1964, Philadelphia and Denver. Those minted in Philadelphia are worth a small premium today. You can tell them apart by the small 'D' placed on the reverse by the Denver Mint.

The next challenge is determining the condition of your old quarter. Commonly found worn, see if your coin is in a higher more collectible 'Uncirculated' condition, and compare it to the 'Grading' images below.

A popular series with collectors and elusive in the higher grades, your 1964 quarter is worth a close examination.

1964 Silver Quarter Error

The coin value chart breaks the prices down by date, mintmark and state of preservation.

The '1964-D' is a quarter minted by the Denver mint in 1964 and values are given in four different 'Grades.' How to grade your coins is covered below.

1964 Quarter Value by Grade

The most valuable Washington quarters are always the 'Uncirculated' examples, the first image. The lowest value quarters are in 'Good' condition. Most collectors eventually replace these 'Good' coins with a finer example.

Uncirculated: The top grade in both quality and value, requires close examination to confirm. Inspect the highest points of design and the fine details for evidence of wear. It is most noticeable as a dulling of the surface and breaks in the mint luster.

Extremely Fine: The lightest of wear and abrasion begins to show in the hair and curls over Washington's ear. Minute details have disappeared and mint luster is absent from the neck and cheek. This quarter is worn, but very lightly.

Fine: Still a respectable coin despite moderate wear. The hair and curls now show only major details. The neck and chin are worn to the point of merging. However the rim and date are clearly separated.

Good: All the major details show but very flattened by wear. The tops of the letters have begun to merge into the rim. In this grade, 1964 quarter value is their silver content.

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True, the 1964 quarter value is tied closely to the price of silver. However, in the Washington quarters series a few rare dates and mint marks stand out, if found in high condition. Compare your coins to the grading images and separate then by condition. Check for rare dates on the value chart.

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1964 Quarter Auction Value

Over 704 million 1964-D quarters produced, the highest one date, one mint total of the entire 1932-1964 Silver Washington series.

A stunning example, gem quality 1964-D quarter was auctioned by DLRC Auctions $47.15. Certainly not an extremely high price, but an indication of how few from so many minted have remain in nice condition.

This quarter has all the traits of gem quality, lustrous blue-silver color and mark free surfaces.

Your 1964 quarter is worth a close inspection. Many where put away straight from the bank, saving them from circulation and wear. There are gems out there waiting for discovery.

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1964 Washington Quarter value at an average of $6, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $42. (see details)...

Type:Washington Quarter
Year:1964
Mint Mark: No mint mark
Face Value: 0.25 USD
Total Produced: 560,390,000 [?]
Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: .1808 oz.
Silver Melt: $4.92
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $6, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $42 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1964, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].

Additional Info: Sadly...this was the last year that the Quarters were minted as 90% silver. They minted an astounding 560 million at the Philadelphia mint alone. Just 3.9 million proofs were issued this year. The proofs are selling for around $9.00 each.

Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:This coin in poor condition is still worth $1.08 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $4.92, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.

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Current silver melt value* for a 1964 No mint mark is $4.92 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $27.22 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.

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**When we say that 560,390,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1964 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.

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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value.Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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