Whitman Expo
1948-S Quarter MS PL Values
Details
Proof-like surfaces.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $12.18
Obverse: Houdin's portrait of Washington, facing left, as imagined by John Flanagan. LIBERTY at the top periphery and the date centered at the bottom with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST left of Washington's neck.
Reverse: Large eagle with wings fully extended, clutching a bundle of arrows with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery; QUARTER DOLLAR at the bottom. An olive leaf is positioned between the eagle and the denomination. The mint mark appears below the olive branch.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
15,960,000
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1932-1964
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
6.25 gr
Weight:
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1948
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Designer:
John Flanagan
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