Washington Quarter (Pre-1965) Melt Value

A Washington Quarter (Pre-1965) (1932-1964) contains 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver. The coin weighs 6.25 grams total and is 90% silver, 10% copper.

The melt value of a Washington Quarter (Pre-1965) equals 0.1808 troy ounces multiplied by the current silver spot price. Use the calculator above with live prices to see today's exact melt value.

Common-date Washington Quarters in average circulated condition typically sell at or slightly above melt value. Key dates, mint marks, and higher grades can command significant numismatic premiums. The melt value represents the minimum a Washington Quarter should be worth.

It takes 5.5 Washington Quarters to equal one troy ounce of pure silver content (each contains 0.1808 oz).

Washington Quarter (Pre-1965)s were minted from 1932-1964. The composition is 90% silver, 10% copper, with each coin containing 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver and a face value of USD 0.25.