milkyway

11 months ago

COINS

1966 Washington Quarter

Key Facts & Value

Key Fact

Historical significanceThe 1966 Quarter Dollar is significant as it marks the transition of U.S. coinage from silver to a copper-nickel composition, reflecting the economic changes during the 1960s.

Artist BackgroundJohn Flanagan, the designer of the quarter, was an American sculptor and engraver whose work is renowned in U.S. coinage history.

Cultural ImpactThe depiction of George Washington symbolizes American independence and the nation's founding ideals.

Value Fact

The value of the 1966 Quarter Dollar can vary widely based on its condition, mint state, and collector demand. Generally, this coin is valued not just for its silver content, but for its place in American history and the artistry of its design. Coins in uncirculated condition or with unique features can fetch a premium.

Coins from this era are often sought after by collectors due to their historical context and the changes in minting processes that followed.

Item Details

Official Details

CategoryCoins

Brand-

Character-

Length-

Width-

Weight6.25 grams

PersonGeorge Washington

Coins TypeCirculating

Denomination25 cents

CurrencyUSD

Obverse DescriptionPortrait of George Washington

Obverse CreatorJohn Flanagan

Reverse DescriptionEagle with shield

Reverse CreatorJohn Flanagan

Mint or Printing PressPhiladelphia

Diameter24.26 mm

Thickness1.95 mm

Production TypeCoinage

Edge TypeReeded

Mintage-

Coins Topic/ThemeLiberty

Country / EmpireUnited States

Start Year1965

End Year1966

Coin Product NameQuarter Dollar

Mint Mark-

Obverse ObjectsWashington

Reverse ObjectsEagle

ShapeRound

MaterialSilver

Design Variation-

Design Variation Details-

Year Displayed1966

Variation Details

Grading Company-

Grade-

Coins Error-

AlignmentMedal

milkyway Details

Certification Number-

Feed Your Passion.

Website

Discovery

Community

About Us

Collection Management

My collection

Add item

Favorites

Resources

Phone Number

Help Center

Access

Legal

Terms

Privacy

Collectibles.com is operated by Collectbase Inc., a Delaware corporation. Collectible valuations, price estimates, and AI-assisted identifications are provided for informational and reference purposes only and do not constitute professional appraisals, financial advice, or guarantees of market value. Trademarks, card images, and intellectual property belonging to third-party rights holders are displayed solely for identification, valuation reference, and collection management purposes; Collectbase Inc. is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any such rights holders. User-generated content reflects the views of individual community members and not those of Collectbase Inc. This platform may earn affiliate commissions on qualifying purchases made through third-party links. The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, and Collectbase Inc. shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of this platform or reliance on its content. For full details governing your use of this platform and our privacy practices, see our Terms of Service and PrivacyPolicy.

This site and associated apps contain copyrighted material including card images, trademarks, and text belonging to The Pokémon Company International, Nintendo, GAME FREAK inc., Wizards of the Coast, Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., NBA Properties, Inc., NFL Properties LLC, NHL Enterprises, L.P., Topps, Panini America, Inc., Upper Deck, and all other respective rights holders. Such material is displayed solely for the purposes of identification, pricing reference, collection management, and to facilitate the buying, selling, and trading of physical collectibles by collectors. Collectbase Inc. is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the foregoing entities, and no challenge to their intellectual property rights or ownership is intended or implied.