1961-D Washington Quarter BU

This 1961-D Washington Quarter BU 90% Silver is a Brilliant Uncirculated example from the silver era of the Washington quarter series. Struck at the Denver Mint, it represents the original 90% silver composition used for circulation quarters before the United States moved to copper-nickel clad coinage in 1965. In BU condition, it offers the sharper detail, brighter surfaces, and stronger overall eye appeal collectors look for when adding a nicer silver quarter to a set.

The Washington quarter was introduced in 1932 to honor the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Designed by John Flanagan, the series became one of the most enduring designs in U.S. coinage, with Washington’s portrait on the obverse and an eagle reverse on the back. The 1961-D belongs to the final years of regular-issue silver quarters, making it part of an important chapter before the composition change that reshaped modern U.S. coinage. These silver Washington quarters remain popular with both collectors and silver stackers because they combine numismatic history with precious metal content.

Collectors continue to enjoy silver Washington quarters for their classic design, affordability, and connection to pre-1965 U.S. coinage. A Brilliant Uncirculated 1961-D is especially appealing for collectors who want a clean Denver example with stronger original eye appeal than a coin that entered circulation. Coins like this work well in a Washington quarter album, a 90% silver type set, or a broader collection of mid-century U.S. coins.

Specifications & Mintage
Denomination: Twenty-Five Cents
Series: Washington Quarter
Designer: John Flanagan
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
Diameter: 24.30 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mint: Denver
Mintage: 83,656,928
Years of Issue: 1932–1998
Reverse Type: Eagle Reverse

Item Details
This listing includes one 1961-D Washington Quarter in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coin was struck at the Denver Mint and features the classic eagle reverse used throughout the original Washington quarter series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.

Whether you are building a Washington quarter set, adding a Denver silver issue to your date-and-mint collection, or simply looking for a nice 90% silver U.S. coin in BU condition, this 1961-D Washington Quarter BU 90% Silver makes a meaningful addition.