Throughout much of American history, the United States Mint issued its circulation coins with precious metals content. In fact, this practice continued through 1964 before the US Mint finally introduced a cupronickel alloy that included no precious metal content. The Washington Quarter, still in production today, was the last design for the 25-cent piece to feature 90% silver content. Today, 90% GEM Proof Washington Quarters are available to you online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Available to you in plastic bags!
- Possible date range is 1932 to 1964!
- Features 90% silver content!
- Contains .715 Troy oz of actual silver content.
- The face value of $.25 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
- On the obverse is President George Washington.
- The reverse features the heraldic eagle of the United States.
In 1932, Congress approved the redesign of the US Quarter in honor of the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. President Washington would become just the second US President, behind President Abraham Lincoln, to feature on American coinage. The design was created in 1932 by John Flanagan and the bust of Washington he created remains on the US Quarter to this day.
All of these 90% Silver GEM Proof Washington Quarters are available to you in plastic bags. The term GEM Proof refers to a coin that has a high-quality mirrored surface. Generally speaking, proof coins have mirrored background fields with frosted design. A GEM Proof not only shows a high-quality, mirrored surface, but it also has a few noticeable hairlines. 90% Silver Washington Quarters were only issued from 1932 to 1964 with 90% silver content and 10% copper.
On the obverse of 90% Silver Washington Quarters, you will find a left-profile bust of President George Washington. This portrait was designed in 1932, but it is based on a 1786 sculpted bust of Washington. The Washington Quarter design replaced the unpopular Standing Liberty Quarter that was briefly in production from 1916 to 1930.
The reverse side of 90% Silver GEM Proof Washington Quarters comes with a depiction of the heraldic eagle of the United States. This particular version of the eagle design shows the eagle in front-facing relief with wings spread as it sits perched on a sheaf of arrows. There is a wreath of olive branches below.
Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions. Our team is available to assist you at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.