1964 Quarter Value (Silver) Today
Current melt value: $11.85 per coin
Last updated: 8/11/2026, 4:51:42 AM · Live data
1964 Washington Quarter (90% Silver) Melt Value Calculator
Prices last updated: 8/11/2026, 4:51:42 AM
Dealers typically pay 80–95% of melt for common silver coins.
| 1964 Washington Quarter (90% Silver) Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Years Minted | 1932–1964 |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Fineness | 0.9 |
| Total Weight | 6.25 g |
| ASW (Silver Content) | 5.625 g (0.1808 ozt) |
| Face Value | $0.25 |
| Current Melt Value | $11.85 |
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How to Identify the Silver Version
Check the date — it must be 1964 or earlier. The edge of a 90% silver quarter is reeded (ridged) and the coin has a uniform silver-gray color. A clad quarter (1965+) has a copper stripe visible on the edge. Pre-1965 quarters also weigh 6.25 grams; clad quarters weigh 5.67 grams.
Key Dates — Do Not Sell for Melt
1932-D, 1932-S (key dates). The 1932-D and 1932-S are worth far more than melt in any condition. Do not sell these dates for silver content without checking their numismatic value.
About the 1964 Washington Quarter (90% Silver)
Washington Quarters minted from 1932 to 1964 are 90% silver. The design by John Flanagan features George Washington on the obverse and a perched eagle on the reverse. The series began in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Washington's birth and continued with the same design until the Bicentennial in 1976.
Each pre-1965 Washington Quarter contains 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver. The total weight is 6.25 grams at 90% silver and 10% copper. The melt value is the silver content multiplied by the current spot price, shown in the spec table above. For junk silver buyers, $1 face value of 90% silver quarters contains approximately 0.715 troy ounces of silver.
Starting in 1965, quarters were minted in copper-nickel clad — a sandwich of copper between two layers of nickel. These clad quarters have no silver content and a smooth edge with a copper stripe. Pre-1965 quarters have a reeded edge and a uniform silver color throughout.
The 1932-D and 1932-S are the key dates of the series, with low mintages that make them valuable in any grade. The 1932-D had a mintage of just over 400,000 and the 1932-S was similar. Common-date circulated quarters from the 1940s through 1964 trade near melt value and are the backbone of junk silver investing.
1964 Washington Quarter (90% Silver) FAQ
What is a 1964 quarter worth in silver?
The melt value is 0.1808 troy ounces of silver multiplied by the current spot price. Use the calculator on this page for the exact value at today's price. A 1964 quarter is 90% silver.
Which quarters are 90% silver?
Quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. From 1965 onward, quarters are copper-nickel clad with no silver content. Check the date and look for a reeded edge with no copper stripe.
How much is $1 face value of silver quarters worth?
$1 face value of 90% silver quarters (4 coins) contains approximately 0.715 troy ounces of silver. The melt value is 0.715 multiplied by the current silver spot price. Use the face-value calculator on this page or our junk silver calculator.
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