Washington Quarter (90% Silver) melt value
United States, 1932–1964. Contains 0.18084 troy oz of pure silver. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1932–1964 |
| Denomination | Quarter |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Total weight | 6.25 g |
| Purity | .900 (90% silver) |
| Pure silver | 5.625 g (0.18084 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | John Flanagan |
| Reverse design | John Flanagan |
| Face value | $0.25 |
| Standard roll / tube | 40 coins |
Quarters dated 1965 and later are copper-nickel clad with no silver.
Specifications: U.S. Mint specifications and U.S. coinage law.
Common questions
How much silver is in a Washington Quarter (90% Silver)?
A Washington Quarter (90% Silver) contains 0.18084 troy ounces (5.625 grams) of pure silver. It weighs 6.25 grams in total and is .900 fine.
How is the melt value of a Washington Quarter (90% Silver) calculated?
Multiply the pure silver content (0.18084 troy oz) by the current silver spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Washington Quarter (90% Silver) worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
Related melt values
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.