1985-S Washington Quarter
Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.
| Grade | Quality | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|
| PR-65 | Gem Proof | $3 |
| PR-69 | Near Perfect Proof | $8 |
| PR-70 | Perfect Proof | $30 |
Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Originally a one-year commemorative for Washington's 200th birthday — Congress kept it permanently. Silver through 1964, clad 1965–present. The classic "no mintmark = Philadelphia" rule was broken in 1980 when the P mintmark was added to circulating quarters for the first time.
The Coinage Act of 1965 stripped silver from the dime and quarter entirely and reduced the half dollar to 40% silver. Skyrocketing silver prices and the strain on US silver reserves forced the change. 1964 was the last full-silver year for circulating US coinage — collectors mark the year as the modern silver cutoff.
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