Coin specifications and design
Design identification
Obverse: George Washington portrait.
Reverse: Heraldic eagle above a bundle of arrows, with olive branches below.
U.S. Mint coin reference
1965–1998: Washington Quarter (Copper-Nickel Clad)
This long-running clad type retains the Washington obverse and eagle reverse used before the State Quarters program.
1965–1998: Washington Quarter (Copper-Nickel Clad) history
The Washington quarter changed from 90% silver to copper-nickel clad in 1965 while retaining John Flanagan's familiar design. The eagle reverse continued except for the Bicentennial interruption.
No 1975-dated quarters exist because coins made for the celebration carry the dual date 1776-1976. Mintmark use, proof manufacture, and hub details changed during this long clad interval.