{"product_id":"1961-d-washington-quarter-bu","title":"1961-D Washington Quarter BU","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961-D Washington Quarter BU 90% Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Washington quarter was introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1932\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to honor the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Flanagan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961-D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors continue to enjoy silver Washington quarters for their classic design, affordability, and connection to pre-1965 U.S. coinage. A Brilliant Uncirculated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961-D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: Twenty-Five Cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Washington Quarter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: John Flanagan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 6.25 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 24.30 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Denver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage: 83,656,928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Issue: 1932–1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Type: Eagle Reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone 1961-D Washington Quarter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant Uncirculated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. The coin was struck at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenver Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeagle reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961-D Washington Quarter BU 90% Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a meaningful addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Nerds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54941341319459,"sku":null,"price":14.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0887\/2227\/files\/1961-D_Washington_Quarter_BU_Obverse.jpg?v=1776630531","url":"https:\/\/coinnerdco.com\/products\/1961-d-washington-quarter-bu","provider":"Coin Nerds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}