Silver quarter
1964 quarter value: what your silver quarter is worth
A 1964 Washington quarter is 90% silver, so even a worn one is worth its silver: $9.48 at today's spot price. Ordinary circulated 1964 and 1964-D quarters sell a little above that, and only uncirculated high grades, proofs and errors bring more.
Why 1964 quarters are worth more than face
1964 was the last year the US Mint made circulating quarters from 90% silver. From 1965 on, quarters are copper-nickel clad. Each 1964 quarter contains 0.18084 troy ounces of pure silver, so its value floor moves with the silver price.
1964 vs 1964-D: where the mint mark is
On 1964 quarters, the mint mark is on the back (reverse), just below the wreath to the right of the bow. A D means Denver. No letter means Philadelphia. Both were made by the hundreds of millions, so neither is rare by mint mark alone.
Quick test: is it silver?
Look at the edge. A silver quarter has a solid silver-gray edge. A 1965 or later clad quarter shows a copper stripe. This is the fastest way to sort a pile of quarters.
What 1964 quarters sell for
| 1964 quarter | Listings | Median ask | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw (not graded) | 132 | $14.99 | $13.95 to $15.88 |
| Graded (PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG) | 7 | $49.99 | $30.00 to $79.95 |
Active fixed-price eBay listings in US Coins, titles matched to this coin, lots and replicas removed, checked November 11, 2026. These are asking prices, not sales, and many listings are hopeful or mislabeled.
The raw median ask of $14.99 is a little above silver value, which is normal: dealers and collectors pay a small premium for clean, attractive coins. Expect a coin shop to offer close to silver value for worn quarters, since they are bought and sold as "junk silver".
Which 1964 quarters are worth more
- Uncirculated, high grade. Coins graded MS65 and up, especially with full, sharp details, sell well above silver value.
- Proofs. 1964 proof quarters (mirror-like, from collector sets) are worth more than circulated coins, with the best grades bringing much more.
- Errors. Off-center strikes, doubled dies and clipped blanks can be worth a premium. Check carefully; ordinary wear and damage are not errors.
Questions
How much is a 1964 quarter worth?
At least its silver value, which changes daily with the silver price (see the live number at the top of this page). Worn coins sell a little above that; uncirculated high grades and proofs sell for more.
Is a 1964 D quarter rare?
No. Denver made over 704 million. A 1964-D is worth the same silver value as a Philadelphia coin unless it is in high grade or has an error.
Are 1965 quarters silver?
Regular 1965 quarters are not; they are clad. A handful of 1965 quarters struck on leftover silver blanks are rare errors.