Washington Quarter Silver
What are Commemorative Coins?
There is a strong demand for these coins among people who are collectors as they may have significant meaning to them. Others will want them to remember an important day or occasion. The mint date and the event celebrated by the coin could be one factor people consider them collectible items.
Since the 1970s, the individual coins were available in the market every year, but are now available as sets in packages or in special displays. Many collectors say that one reason they are marketed this way was the depreciation of their value starting in 1971. The introduction of the euro may also be a factor.
There are countries that have produce commemorative coins and used these coins for propaganda. There were monarchs who issued coins to commemorate past or current events and/or celebrations that recognized their authority.
The half dollar was produced in 1892 to commemorate the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This was a celebration to mark the 400th anniversary of the expedition of Christopher Columbus and his discoveries in the world.
During the following year, the first quarter dollar commemorative was introduced to signify the Exposition as well, but it also gave honor to queen Isabella of Spain. She was the one who back-pedaled the political agendas on Women Rights.
The first commemorative coins that were made of silver were introduced in the 1900s. The coins were minted in honor of Lafayette and George Washington. In the following years, the half dollar coin was denominated, and the legal tender commemorative coins were created to mark celebrations rather than historical events. These coins are recognized today as classical sets of special coins of historical events between the years1892 – 1954.
It was in 1932 that the Washington quarter dollar was released as the United States second commemorative coin in its denomination. It was issued for the 200th birth anniversary of George Washington. The coin also continues its circulation as a commemorative coin because of its popularity.
It was uncharacteristic to circulate a commemorative coin of the 1892 to 1954 era in the United States because the government had not intentionally put them into circulation, (they were not legally approved by the government for public use) so collectors will not pay the premium costs of these coins that are still in the market.
In 1975, that the Bicentennial quarter was introduced. It became the second circulating commemorative coin in the country, while the silver dollars and half dollars (1776 to 1976) were reissued as a special collectors edition.
Many collectors have different agendas when collecting these coins. Some prefer commemorative coins from 1892 to 1954 while most collectors choose the modern editions. They know that these coins have different values depending on the series and/or editions.
Although there have been different series released, a proposal was submitted to congress that would mark the Lincoln cent for his birth anniversary. No one knows whether or not the 1-cent denomination commemorative coin will be minted.
The confusing part of these commemoratives that are circulating is the pattern of the denomination. The 1776 to 1976 commemoratives half-dollar and silver dollar may not be included in collections because of their scarcity. Most of the coins that are circulating are the quarter dollar coins. It should be an interesting development for the proposed circulation of the one cent commemorative coin.
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Replica 1932-S Silver Washington Quarter Coins COPY $0.10 |
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1964 Choice Proof Cameo Silver Washington Quarter Coin $14.95 |
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1957 (P) VF Silver Washington Quarter US Coin $6.49 |
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2003 S Maine State Gem Proof Silver Washington Quarter $6.45 |
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BU 1976-S 40% SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER……#7176 $19.95 |
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1952 D VF Silver Washington Quarter US Coin $6.41 |
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1954-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER- SLAB COIN- EXCELLENT $65.00 |
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2002 S Ohio State Gem Proof Silver Washington Quarter $9.95 |
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20 1964-P&D washington silver quarters$5.00 face value $62.50 |
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20 1964-P washington silver quarters $5.00 face value $62.00 |
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25 mix 1960’s washington silver quarters $11.25 face $75.47 |
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1964-D Silver “Clad” Washington Quarter, Uncirculated! $14.99 |
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Lot of (40) 1950-1959 US Washington Silver Quarters – $127.00 |
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Washington Quarters 90% Silver $4.25 FACE $49.66 |
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1934 WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER ++ SUPER ++ AAA ++ MS ++ $75.00 |
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1961 SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER PF 64 NGC-VERY NICE! $5.50 |
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1956 PROOF SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER NGC PF 65 $5.50 |
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Three Silver Washington Quarters 1962D, 1963 and 1963D $12.50 |
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Lot of 7 – 1930s Washington Silver Quarters, US Coins $24.50 |
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NICE RARE- KEY DATE 1936-D SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER $10.95 |
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2007- Silver Proof Washington Quarter/90% Silver $4.22 |
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33 – SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS $98.01 |
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ROLL OF 40 SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS $129.95 |
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ROLL OF 40 SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTERS $129.95 |
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Lot of “3″ 1964 Silver Washington Quarters Uncirculated $14.99 |
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WASHINGTON 1964 SILVER QUARTERS LOT OF 36 GOOD COND $59.00 |
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Lot of “3″ 1964-D Silver Washington Quarters $14.99 |
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1954 P WASHINGTON QUARTER-GEM BU COIN-SILVER-INV # 12 $9.00 |
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1956 P WASHINGTON QUARTER-GEM BU COIN-SILVER-INV # 14 $8.00 |
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1950 P WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER-HIGH GRADE-INV # 16 $10.00 |
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1946 P WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER-HIGH GRADE-INV #19 $11.00 |
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1941 S Good Silver Washington Quarter US Coin $6.39 |
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1957 D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER DOLLAR $0.99 |
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1945 Washington Silver Quarter Uncirculated $35.00 |
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1963 P WASHINGTON QUARTER CH-BU 90%SILVER $8.00 |
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1941-P WASHINGTON QUARTER, BU, 90% SILVER $23.95 |
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1941 Washington Silver Quarter Uncirculated $30.00 |
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1952 D Washington Silver Quarter Uncirculated $25.00 |
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1954 Washington Silver Quarter Uncirculated $20.00 |
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1958 Washington Silver Quarter Uncirculated $15.00 |
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1958 D Washington Silver Quarter Uncirculated $15.00 |
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Washington Silver Quarters- 1946-4 lot of 9 circulated $26.76 |
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1947-S 25c WASHINGTON QUARTER DOLLAR SILVER ~UNC~ $12.99 |
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1948 (P) VG Silver Washington Quarter US Coin $6.39 |
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1946 (P) Fine Silver Washington Quarter US Coin $6.41 |
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1944-D WASHINGTON~~SILVER QUARTER~~BETTER DATE $9.95 |
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1945-D WASHINGTON~~SILVER QUARTER~~VF $6.95 |
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1954-D WASHINGTON~~SILVER QUARTER~~XF $8.95 |
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90% Washington Silver Quarters 100.00 Face value $2,000.00 |
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1995 S Gem Proof Deep Cameo Silver Washington Quarter $12.95 |
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1945 D Choice BU Silver Washington Quarter US Coin $36.11 |
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**GEM UNCIRCULATED** 1959-P SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER $3.12 |
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TEN SILVER WASHINGTON HEAD QUARTERS – ALL DIFFERENT $33.00 |
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1948 D Silver Washington Quarter XF #3132 $6.50 |
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40 Washington Quarters 90% silver 7.25 ounces $10 roll $122.50 |
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1932 SILVER WASHINGTON HEAD QUARTER – GRADES – :”VF” $3.58 |
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1963 Choice Proof Silver Washington Quarter US Coin $6.95 |
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1959 WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER – CHOICE BU – FREE SHIP $8.95 |
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1950 WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $10.00 |
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1951 WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $6.00 |
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1951-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $9.00 |
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1952 WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $9.75 |
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1952-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $9.00 |
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1952-S WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $19.00 |
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1954-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $7.00 |
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1954-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $10.00 |
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1956-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $9.00 |
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1957-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $8.00 |
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1960-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $7.00 |
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1961-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $7.00 |
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1964-D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $7.00 |
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1935-S WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $7.00 |
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1948-S WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER $6.00 |
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5 Silver Washington Quarters all 1950 $10.83 |
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1943 – P Silver Washington Quarter $1.29 |
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$10.00 Roll, 40 Silver Washington Quarters 90% Silver $119.57 |
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1936-P~~SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER~~ $4.95 |
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1957 – D Silver Washington Quarter $0.99 |
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1936-P~~SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER~~VF $6.95 |
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1964 D BU Silver Washington Quarter US Coin $7.95 |
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5 Silver Washington Quarters $10.83 |
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5 Silver Washington Quarters $9.83 |
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5 Silver Washington Quarters $8.83 |
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ROLL OF 40 WASHINGTON QUARTERS 90% SILVER MIXED LOT $127.76 |
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5 Silver Washington Quarters $8.83 |
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5 Silver Washington Quarters $8.83 |
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5 Silver Washington Quarters $13.00 |
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Silver Washington quarters, 20 count $65.00 |
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5 Silver Washington Quarters $8.83 |
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1942S – 1943S – 1944S – 3 WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTERS – $8.95 |
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1998-S SILVER PROOF WASHINGTON QUARTER PCGS PR70 DCAM $129.00 |
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1937-P~~SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER~~VG-F $5.95 |
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1937-D~~SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER~~BETTER DATE $7.95 |
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Washington Silver Quarter 1958,PCGS MS64 $28.25 |
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Washington Silver Quarter 1958-D,PCGS MS64 $28.25 |
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1955-P Brilliant Uncirculated Silver Washington Quarter $5.24 |
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1939-P~~SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER~~ $5.95 |
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1939-P~~SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER~~ $6.95 |
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1939-P~~SILVER WASHINGTON QUARTER~~AU $14.95 |
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Silver Quarters Barber, Standing Liberty and Washington all 3 coins … |
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Washington Quarter Eagle Side (1932 – 1998) Two Tone Gold on Silver U.S. Coin Tie / Hat Tack $39.85 Each one of these U.S. coins is first layered in pure bright silver. Then, by hand, the figures of each are highlighted and brought to life with rich, pure 24KT gold. This breathtaking work, done exclusively by J & J Jewelers, turns these coins into stunning and true works of art. Each coin is hermetically sealed against wear in clear, hard acrylic coating. Each tie tack comes in a nice jewelry bo… |
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Long Island Classic Collection Silver Washington Quarter Roll (40 Coins Total) Circulated Long Island Classic Collection Silver Washington Quarter Roll (40 Coins Total) Circulated You will receive: One Silver Washington Quarter Roll, 40 coins total, in Circulated condition. Includes certificate of authenticity. Coin Information: Mintage Years: 1932-1964 Type: Silver Washington Quarter Denomination: $0.25 Diameter: 24.3mm Grade: Circulated The obverse of the coin depicts the head of Geo… |
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1964-D Silver Washington Quarter MS70 SGS Certified … |
