Silver Washington Quarter (1932–1964) Value Today
A Silver Washington Quarter (1932–1964) contains 0.1808 troy oz of silver, worth $9.85 at today's price of $54.47 an ounce.
Live price Oct 27, 2026, 20:15 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1932-1964 |
| Face value | 25 cents (USD) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Purity | 90% silver |
| Silver content | 0.1808 troy oz (5.624 g) |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Left-facing portrait of George Washington; reverse shows an eagle on arrows above olive sprays (John Flanagan). |
What it's worth when you sell
Only 1932-1964 circulation quarters are 90% silver. From 1965 the quarter is copper-nickel clad (5.67 g) with no silver. The 1976-S Bicentennial collector quarter (5.75 g) is 40% silver.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Silver Washington Quarter (1932–1964): FAQ
How much is a Silver Washington Quarter (1932–1964) worth in silver?
About $9.85 at today's silver price of $54.47 an ounce (Oct 27, 2026, 20:15 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.1808 troy oz of silver × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much silver is in a Silver Washington Quarter (1932–1964)?
0.1808 troy ounces (5.624 grams) of pure silver, in a coin weighing 6.25 g that is 90% silver.
How much silver is in $1 face value of these coins?
About 0.7232 troy ounces when new; dealers usually count about 0.715 oz per $1 face value to allow for wear. At today's price that is about $38.95 per $1 face value.
Other silver coins
Sources: Numista – ¼ Dollar "Washington Silver Quarter" · NGC – U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values (melt values as of 1 Sept 2026) · Wikipedia – United States Mint coin sizes. Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.