The mint mark that you will find on the 1961 Washington quarter is the letter "D" and it is located on the reverse side of the coin just above the letters "ER" in the word "QUARTER". These coins were minted in Denver, Colorado. The 1961 Washington quarter was also minted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but in 1961 Philadelphia was not putting a mint mark on the coins produced there.
1941 US quarter mintmarksThe mint mark is on the reverse, or tails, side of the Washington quarter from 1941, just below the eagle; it can be hard to see. The standard D and S mintmarks, representing Denver and San Francisco, respectively, are used; no mintmark represents Philadelphia.Mint marks weren't moved to the front of the quarter (and most other denominations) until 1968. The P mint mark didn't appear on quarters until 1980.US coins don't have multiple mint marks because they indicate where a coin was struck, and that can only be at a single mint.
The mint mark on all Washington quarters dated from 1932 to 1964 is on the back side above the "R" in the word Quarter. No mint mark = Philadelphia S = San Francisco D = DenverOther datesQuarters dated 1965-67 don't have mint marks. Starting in 1968 the mint mark was moved to the right of the tail of Washington's wig, and in 1980 Philadelphia coins started using a P mint mark.
No "S" mintmarks on a 1961 quarter, only a "D". The coin is valued for the silver, about $5.00.
Washington quarters dated before 1965 have the mint mark on the reverse (tails) side, near the bottom, just above the second letter "r" in the word "quarter."
25 cents.
Yes. Philadelphia didn't add mint marks to quarters until 1980.
1941 US quarter mintmarksThe mint mark is on the reverse, or tails, side of the Washington quarter from 1941, just below the eagle; it can be hard to see. The standard D and S mintmarks, representing Denver and San Francisco, respectively, are used; no mintmark represents Philadelphia.Mint marks weren't moved to the front of the quarter (and most other denominations) until 1968. The P mint mark didn't appear on quarters until 1980.US coins don't have multiple mint marks because they indicate where a coin was struck, and that can only be at a single mint.
The mint mark on all Washington quarters dated from 1932 to 1964 is on the back side above the "R" in the word Quarter. No mint mark = Philadelphia S = San Francisco D = DenverOther datesQuarters dated 1965-67 don't have mint marks. Starting in 1968 the mint mark was moved to the right of the tail of Washington's wig, and in 1980 Philadelphia coins started using a P mint mark.
$3.00 just for the silver the date is so common high grade Mint state coins are only $3.75-$4.50
Check that coin again. Mint marks were on all quarters by 1981.
No "S" mintmarks on a 1961 quarter, only a "D". The coin is valued for the silver, about $5.00.
All U.S. quarters since 1980 have mint marks. Being that it's still 2014, even a mint condition 2014 quarter is worth 25 cents.
Washington quarters dated before 1965 have the mint mark on the reverse (tails) side, near the bottom, just above the second letter "r" in the word "quarter."
As of mid-2010 they're worth about $3.25 for their silver content but some dates and mint marks could be worth much more to a collector. Check for a mint mark under the bow of the wreath on the back (D, S, or nothing) and look for a previously-answered question in the formWhat is the value of a US quarter?for example, What is the value of a 1945 US quarter?
25 cents.
The mint mark on a 1929 Standing Liberty Quarter can be found next to Liberty's right foot, just above and to the left of the date on the coin's obverse (front) side.
It depends on its date and mint mark (if any). At a minimum, the silver would be worth about $3 in scrap value, but if the coin has any collector's value it could be worth much more. Please post a new question with the coin's date and what mint mark it has, if any. On a Washington quarter, the mint mark will be a small S or D above the ER in "QUARTER". If it's a Standing Liberty quarter, the mint mark will be on the front of the coin to the left of and slightly above the date. Coins made in Philadelphia before 1979/80 don't carry mint marks, so don't be concerned if your coin doesn't seem to have one.