Quarters ยท 1932-1964
Washington Quarter (1932-1964) Melt Value
A Silver Washington quarter contains 0.1808 troy ounces of silver. At today's spot of $52.65, that is $9.52 in silver per coin.
Melt value
$9.52
Per coin: $9.52
Quick values
| Amount | Pure silver | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.1808 oz | $9.52 |
| 1 roll (40 coins) | 7.2339 oz | $380.87 |
| 10 coins | 1.8085 oz | $95.22 |
| 100 coins | 18.0848 oz | $952.16 |
Specifications
| Years | 1932-1964 |
| Purity | 90% silver |
| Total weight | 6.25 g |
| Pure silver content | 0.1808 troy oz |
| Face value | $0.25 |
How to tell
Washington quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. No quarters were struck in 1933. 1965 and later circulation quarters have no silver; the only later silver ones are collector issues like the 1976-S 40% Bicentennial and silver proof sets.
Melt value vs. selling price
Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a Silver Washington quarter depends on condition, date and who is buying. Common worn coins usually sell close to melt. Key dates, rare mint marks and high grades can be worth much more, so look those up before selling for metal.
Selling a mix of 90% coins by face value? The junk silver calculator does it in one step.
Related coins
- Barber Quarter$9.52
- Standing Liberty Quarter$9.52