What is so special about a 1983 quarter?

Among Washington quarter dollars, some issues from the 1980s that are generally worth face value become rarities in top Mint State grades. The Philadelphia Mint struck more than 673.5 million 1983 quarter dollars, but of the more than 1,000 graded by PCGS, just 11 have been graded MS-67.
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Is a 1983 US quarter worth anything?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1983-P Washington Quarter is Worth $74 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.
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What is the rarest year for a quarter?

The 1983-P Washington quarter proves the rarest in uncirculated condition and is worth about $20 and up there. Meanwhile, the 1982-P, 1982-D, and 1983-D quarters are also scarce and trade for $5 to $10 and up in uncirculated grades.
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How much is a 1983 proof quarter worth?

1983 S Washington Quarters were struck only as Proof coins. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1983-S Washington Quarter (Proof Coin) is Worth $4.52 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.
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What years of quarters should you keep?

Quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver and worth many times their face value. With today's high value of silver your old coins are becoming surprisingly valuable. Scarce and rare quarters are found in all the design series.
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What will the 2022 quarter look like?

Beginning in 2022, and continuing through 2025, the U.S. Mint will issue up to five new reverse designs each year. The obverse of each coin will maintain a likeness of George Washington, but is different from the design used during the previous quarter program.
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Which quarter has the spitting Eagle?

As of July 18, 2013 NGC announced that it will now attribute the "Spitting Eagle" variety of the 1983-P Washington Quarters. The variety is identified by a die crack-- a raised line caused by the deterioration of a coining die--near the mouth of the eagle on the reverse.
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How much does a 1983-P quarter weigh?

Quarters weigh 56.7 grams and have a diameter of 24.33mm with reeded edges. That's the technical stuff!
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What is a spitting eagle quarter worth?

GreatCollections has sold 4 of the 1983-P Washington Quarter Spitting Eagle Spitting Eagle in the past 12 years, selling at prices from $63 to $152, in grades 65 to 66. The design was made by: John Flanagan. The industry number is 520032.
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Are there any rare 2021 quarters?

The 2021-S Tuskegee Airmen National Quarter from the San Francisco Mint. The Tuskegee Airmen National Park Quarter is the final release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Each of these coins are in brilliant uncirculated condition.
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What quarters are worth collecting?

The Top 15 Most Valuable Quarters
  • 1834 Proof Capped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1841 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter. ...
  • 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1828 Capped Bust Quarter - Repunched Denomination 25/5/50C. ...
  • 1838 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter - No Drapery. ...
  • 1805 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1850 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
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What quarters have errors?

Statehood Quarters Collection Statehood Quarter Error Coins
  • 2005-P Minnesota Doubled Die Quarter (Extra Tree) Minnesota Quarter. design. Error not depicted. ...
  • 2005-P Kansas Filled Die Quarter ("IN GOD WE RUST") Kansas Quarter. design. Error not depicted. ...
  • 2006-P Nevada Clipped Planchet Quarter. Nevada Quarter. design.
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What makes a 1983 quarter rare?

Among Washington quarter dollars, some issues from the 1980s that are generally worth face value become rarities in top Mint State grades. The Philadelphia Mint struck more than 673.5 million 1983 quarter dollars, but of the more than 1,000 graded by PCGS, just 11 have been graded MS-67.
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Why do quarters turn black?

It is primarily the result of oxygen and/or sulfur reacting with the coin's metal. However, the toning process can be accelerated by heat, moisture, and various chemicals in the environment. Some of the most harmful chemicals to coins can be found in cheap coin holders and coin folders.
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What year quarters have the W mint mark?

Roughly 1.85 billion America the Beautiful quarters were minted in 2018 (945 million at the Philadelphia Mint, and 908 million struck at the Denver Mint). 1996-W Roosevelt Dime. June 8, 2015*. These coins will bear the "W" mint mark.
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How much is a 1983 nickel worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1983-P Jefferson Nickel is Worth $2.28 to $10 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
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Are 1970 quarters worth anything?

Therefore, the 1970 quarter is quite common and can still be found in circulation today. Uncirculated examples can be purchased from your local coin dealer or online dealers for a few dollars. In a matter of fact, the most expensive 1970-S quarter ever sold was only $110.
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Are 1965 quarters worth anything?

The standard 1965 clad quarters are very common so they only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The value is around $2 for coins in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS 63. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 are valued at around $9. Click here to search for 1965 quarters on Amazon.
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How many special quarters are there?

The America the Beautiful Quarters® Program celebrated a national site from each state, territory, and the District of Columbia. From 2010 to 2021, the U.S. Mint made a total of 56 different quarters! Each reverse (tails) showed a scene from a national park or forest.
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What does LGF mean on a quarter?

Characteristics. The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington, originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to mark George Washington's 200th birthday. A recommended design for the 1932 quarter, then-Treasury Secretary Mellon ultimately selected the familiar John Flanagan design.
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