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1974 D Washington Quarter Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2024, a Washington Quarter from 1974 in circulated condition is worth between $0.30 and $0.85. However, on the open market 1974 D Quarters in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $275.

The 1941 quarter has at least six doubled-die errors plus the Large-S and Small-S mint mark varieties, according to Coin Value Lookup. All these errors make these quarters worth big paychecks. Regarding finding a quarter worth $35,000, the coin sold had the Canadian “1941” imprint behind the U.S. “DOLLAR.”

Collectors should be searching for any and all pre-1965 Washington quarters. However, at least two deserve special attention. One of which is the 1932-D. What makes this coin so special is not just its status as a first-year issue for the Washington quarter series but also its low mintage of only 436,800 pieces.

The 1974-D Washington Quarter has a significantly large mintage that most collectors should easily be able to obtain an example. Many if not most of the of the coins circulated, therefore, most examples will probably be in lower Uncirculated grades or in circulated grades. Examples up to MS66 are easy to obtain.

This coin is very common in high grade. 1974 Eisenhower Dollars are normally found graded over MS67 but can seem scarce. The coins aren't rare, but the aren't often seen. Find these coins with great luster.

There's a very specific quarter from 2004 that's reportedly worth up to $2,000. Wisconsin state quarters from the 50 State Quarters Program feature a limited-edition design that grows in value if there's a detectable difference in that design, according to coin collectors.

The Washington quarter had several mint errors in 1970. Some of these 1970 quarters are worth hundreds, or even thousands of dollars. But when it comes to normal 1970 quarters, only the best of the bunch are worth money.

Silver 1965 quarters are special because they're transitional error coins. In 1964, quarters were still struck with a 90% silver planchet. In 1965, quarter production changed to a clad composition planchet made of copper and nickel. However, a few (the exact number is unknown) were struck on a silver planchet instead.

For evidence, look no further than a 1999 Georgia quarter whose value has been estimated as high as $10,000 due to errors. Georgia state quarters from 1999 have several types of errors, according to the U.S. Coins Guide website.

No Washington Quarters were originally issued with "1975" dates because the "1776-1976" Bicentennial coins were minted during the 1975 and 1976 calendar years. 1998 was the last year for the regular Eagle reverse coins and it was also the last year that the date appeared below the Washington bust.

Is a 1974 quarter all silver? ›

Sound test means nothing. Clad Quarters are Clad not silver. Clad is 75% Cupro-Nickel and 25% Copper.

If you've ever seen the backside of a quarter emblazoned with a Colonial drummer and a torch surrounded by 13 stars, that's a bicentennial quarter. Minted in 1975 and 1976, this coin celebrates the 200th anniversary of America's independence. It's an intriguing piece for collectors due to its historical significance.

The 1974-D Lincoln Cent is very common. The Mint struck over 4.2 billion examples that every Lincoln Cent collector can own many of them.

1974 D Kennedy Half Dollar Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2024, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1974 in circulated condition is worth between $0.60 and $0.75. However, on the open market 1974 D Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $325.

1974-D Doubled Die Obverse

A production error occurred on the obverse coin die in 1974. The letters on the coin appear to be doubled. The doubling is especially evident in the letters in TRUST on the obverse.

The Most Valuable 1970 Washington Quarter: The $35,000 Quarter. The most famous and most expensive 1970 quarter is the 1970-S quarter struck on an 80% silver 1941 Canadian quarter. This unique coin has been appraised at a whopping $35,000!