1944 is considered to be a common date for Washington quarters. Like all quarters up to 1964 they were made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. In circulated condition their value is pretty much determined by the current price of silver. As of 01/2009 average retail prices are in the $3 range.
The most valuable 1944 quarter has a D mint mark and is still very common. Uncirculated ones can sell for about $15, not enough to pay the mortgage.
Not any time soon. Millions and Millions of each were made that it is very very easy to find them in circulation.
No, no proof dimes were made in 1944.
1932 to 1964 Washington Quarters were made up of .900 silver and .100 copper. They have 0.18084 oz of silver in them. This is why it is very rare to every find a quarter that is any older than 1965 in pocket change. It is worth a little over $4 depending on the spot price of silver.
No.
Generally any US quarters made before 1965 are collectible because of their silver content. Any proof(S mintmark) and uncirculated quarters are also collectible.
1961 is not a rare date for Washington quarters. If it has any wear, the value is about $5.00 just for the silver.
they are not rare because i have one too. that means someone else can have one too. i found that the northern mariana Islands quarter are officially the scarcest of all 2009 quarters with only 72,800,000 produced compared to any of the 50 State quarters. i got that on www.kgbanswers.com/how-rare-are-the-northern-mariana-islands-quarter/10900473
Yes, they are made of 90% silver.
Unfortunately not. The quarters you are thinking of are most likely the 1932-1964 Washington head quarters. These quarters were minted using approximately 90% silver and 10% copper. The overall weight of the coin is about 6.25 grams therefore using todays silver price ($17.25 USD/oz.) theoretically the coin has a melt value close to $3.15USD. Finding these quarters still in circulation is rare and depending on the condition of the coin, you may have better luck selling it to a collector rather than trying to sell the coin for its melt value.
Not especially, except for the extremely rare 1943 copper cent, or even more rare 1944 steel cent (both of which were error coins).
These are also known as colorized quarters. They are worth 25 cents unless they date before 1965. Adding color doesn't add any collector value. Generally, rare or older coins are never colorized.
The Standing Liberty Quarter minted from 1916-1930