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Silver Quarter
Washington · 90% · 5.63 g pure silver
About this coin
Quarter (pre-1965)
Washington quarters dated 1932–1964, like the earlier Barber and Standing Liberty quarters, are 90% silver. Each contains 0.1808 troy oz.
An easy test: a silver quarter has no copper stripe on its edge. Quarters dated 1965 and later are copper-nickel clad and have no silver value.
Specifications
- Weight
- 6.25 g
- Purity
- 90% silver
- Diameter
- 24.3 mm
- Face value
- 25¢
- Years
- 1932–1964 (Washington)
- Pure silver
- 5.625 g · 0.1808 ozt
Bulk values · 13 Oct 2026
Quarter (pre-1965) value by quantity
Melt value for single coins, rolls, tubes and boxes.
| Quantity | Pure silver | Melt value | + GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 face value 4 coins | 0.723 oz | $42.98 | ₹4,883 |
| 1 coin | 5.6 g | $10.75 | ₹1,221 |
| 10 coins | 56.3 g | $107.46 | ₹12,208 |
| 20 coins | 112.5 g | $214.92 | ₹24,416 |
| 50 coins | 281.3 g | $537.31 | ₹61,039 |
| 100 coins | 562.5 g | $1,075 | ₹1,22,078 |
| 500 coins | 2.81 kg | $5,373 | ₹6,10,392 |
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Answers
Quarter (pre-1965): FAQ
How much is a Quarter (pre-1965) worth today?
Based on today's silver price (13 Oct 2026), the silver in a Quarter (pre-1965) is worth about $10.75, or ₹1,185 at the Indian market rate. This is the melt value. Dealers and jewellers sell above it and usually buy slightly below it.
How much silver is in a Quarter (pre-1965)?
A Quarter (pre-1965) weighs 6.25 g at 90% purity, so it contains 5.63 g of pure silver (0.1808 troy oz).
Is a Quarter (pre-1965) worth more than its silver value?
Usually, yes: bullion and collectible coins sell at a premium over melt value because of minting, distribution and collector demand. Common, circulated coins trade close to melt, while rare dates, mint marks and high grades can be worth much more.
How do I know if I'm paying a fair price?
Enter the seller's price into the premium checker above. It compares the quote with the live metal value and shows the premium as a percentage. Compare that percentage between sellers before you buy.