1995 Washington Quarter Value (Mint Marks & Rare Errors)

Would you believe me If I told you that a quarter from the 90s could be worth thousands today? That’s right! A remarkable 1995 Washington Quarter example recently sold for a stunning price of $3,600 in an auction! But how would you know which 1995 quarter will be worth the money?

Join me as I explain all the factors that impact a 1995 Washington quarter dollar value and the rare features that make this coin a real treasure!

How to Identify a Real 1995 Washington Quarter (Design & Composition)

Before finding values, let’s understand the distinctive design elements that make up an authentic 1995 Washington Quarter. Every genuine quarter coin displays specific features that help verify its authenticity.

1995 Washington Quarter Obverse:

• A left-facing portrait of George Washington
• “LIBERTY” above Washington’s head along the rim
• “IN GOD WE TRUST” is split across the left field
• The mint date “1995” sits at the bottom
• The mint mark (if present) behind Washington’s tied hair
• The designer’s initials “JF” at the base of the neck

1995 Washington Quarter Reverse:

• Spread-winged eagle with detailed breast feathers
• “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” spans the top rim
• The denomination “QUARTER DOLLAR” along the bottom rim
• “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is inscribed above the eagle
• Two olive branches frame the base (above face value)
• Shield design on eagle’s breast

Coin Composition, Size, and Dimensions

The 1995 Washington Quarter maintains the copper-nickel-clad composition introduced in 1965. Here are its other physical features:

3 Key Factors to Finding a 1995 Washington Quarter Value

Most circulated 1995 Washington Quarters are typically worth their face value (25 cents), while uncirculated coins can fetch $5 to $2,800, depending on factors like condition, mint mark, and presence of errors!

1. Coin Condition & Grading

A coin’s condition largely depends on its condition or how well-preserved it is! The condition is professionally graded on the Sheldon Scale, ranging from Poor (P-1) to Perfect Mint State (MS-70), with higher grades meaning better condition.

For 1995 quarters, most uncirculated examples fall between MS60 and MS67 and are worth $5 to $1,000, with MS68 being exceptionally rare.

2. Mint Marks & Mintage of 1995 Washington Quarter

The total production of 1995 Washington Quarters reached a substantial 1,9 billion pieces across three mints, each with a unique mint mark influencing its value:

1995 P Washington Quarter Value (Mintage – 1,004,336,000)

The Philadelphia facility produced almost over a million quarters, making it the second highest-mintage variety of 1995, and still, highly common. The value of a 1995 P quarter generally ranges from $30 to $3,500, in commonly found grades.

Here are the average values of a 1995 P Washington quarter based on grades:

• MS60: $5-$8
• MS63: $10-$15
• MS65: $15-$30
• MS66: $30-$55
• MS67: $50-$350
• MS68: $3,000-$3,600+

The most remarkable example known, an MS68 with blazing luster and pristine surfaces, achieved an auction record price of $3,600 at Heritage Auctions!

1995 D Washington Quarter Value (Mintage – 1,103,216,000)

With a mintage of over 1.1 billion, the Denver-minted 1995 Washington quarters are the most common variety, typically worth $20 to $1,350 in commonly found grades. The most expensive 1995 D quarter in MS67+ grade sold for $1,500 in a coin auction!

Here are the average values of a 1995 D Washington quarter based on grades:

• MS60-MS64: $5-$7
• MS65: $7-$15
• MS66: $20-$40
• MS67: $50-$1,300
• MS68: N/A

1995 S Washington Proof Quarter Value (Mintage – 2,117,496)

The San Francisco Mint struck 2,394,406 proof quarters in 1995, creating beautiful coins with remarkable detail and mirror-like fields for collectors. The finest proof examples show deep cameo contrast.

In 1995, the San Francisco Mint also released special silver-proof quarter coins, made of 90% Silver and 10% Copper composition, making them rarer.

While a standard clad 1995 S quarter proof typically sells for $7-$60 in PR68 to PR70 grades, a silver quarter proof can fetch $10-$350 in the same grades. For example, a perfect PR70 DCAM (Deep Cameo) specimen sold for $386 on Heritage Auctions!

3. Valuable 1995 Washington Quarter Errors

A minting error can significantly impact a 1995 Washington quarter value! Here are some notable errors to find in your old quarter.

Struck On a 10C Planchet

This dramatic wrong planchet error occurs when a 1995 Washington quarter design is struck on a smaller dime planchet. These rare coins show severely truncated designs due to the smaller diameter (17.9mm vs. 24.3mm) and weigh only 2.27 grams instead of 5.67 grams.

The value of the 1995 quarter struck on a 10C planchet can range from $500 to $2,000, like this MS66 example sold for $720 on Heritage Auctions!

Struck Off Center

Off-center strikes occur when the planchet is misaligned during striking, creating an off-center design with a partially blank planchet. The value of an off-center 1995 Washington quarter depends on the percentage off-center and whether the date remains visible.

Minor off-centers (10-20%) typically bring $50-$80, while dramatic 50% or greater off-centers with visible dates can command $100-$500. For example, a 1995 quarter with 50% off-center sold in an auction for almost $145 while one with 10% off-center sold for $38!

Double Struck, Both Off Center

One of the most valuable 1995 quarter errors occurs when the coin receives two strikes, both slightly or dramatically off-center. These unique error coins show two distinct impressions, neither in the correct position.

The average value of a Double-struck 1995 Washington quarter can range from $100 to $400 or more, depending on the visibility of both strikes and conditions. An MS64 example of this quarter error sold for almost $265 on Heritage Auctions!

Missing Clad Layer

This error occurs when the copper core of a 1995 quarter planchet misses the copper-nickel-clad layer either before or after striking. Based on the complete or partial layer separation on the obverse or reverse, the value of this error coin can range from $50 to $200! Pieces missing both sides’ cladding can reach $250 or more.

Curved Clip

Curved clips result from a planchet being struck from the end of a metal strip, creating a distinctive curved missing section. For 1995 Washington quarters, minor clips bring $50-$100, while major ones can reach $100-$200 or more, like this example that reached $160 in an auction!

75% Brockage Obverse & Broadstrike

This rare and dramatic error combines a brockage (mirror image impression) covering 75% of one side with a broad strike error. Only a handful of examples of this rare error are known, making them valuable. One of these coins, graded MS64, sold for over $180 on Heritage Auctions!