Constitutional Silver • Silver
90% Silver Washington Quarter: Melt Value, Specifications, and Seller Guide
Common pre-1965 U.S. silver quarters are usually valued by silver content rather than face value. A standard 90% silver quarter contains about 0.1808 troy ounces of silver when unworn.
Why It Matters
Constitutional silver is useful for explaining divisibility because small-denomination coins can be sold in flexible lots. It is also a common entry point for consumers who inherited mixed coins.
Buyer Questions
Are all 1964 quarters silver?
Regular U.S. quarters dated 1964 and earlier are generally 90% silver, excluding unusual cases or nonstandard issues.
Should I clean them?
No. Cleaning can reduce collectible value and is not needed for melt-value selling.
Seller Guidance
Sort by denomination and date before selling. Check for key dates or better condition coins before treating a group as bulk silver.
Authentication Notes
Confirm dates, edge appearance, weight, and sound. Modern clad quarters show a copper-colored layer on the edge.
Comparison Notes
Commonly compared with 90% silver dimes, half dollars, and modern one-ounce silver bullion.
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Sources & Methodology
Specifications reference United States Mint historical specifications and Red Book style constitutional silver references. Pricing telemetry is modeled for educational display and should not be treated as a live quote.
Estimated market telemetry based on silver spot assumptions, fine silver content, and typical constitutional silver premiums. Not a live quote.