The value of 1965 US coins depends heavily on their condition and whether they exhibit any minting errors. Here’s a breakdown by coin type:
- Standard circulated quarters: These are the most common and typically worth their face value, 25 cents.
- Uncirculated quarters: In pristine, uncirculated condition (Mint State – MS), they can be worth $1 to $5, with higher-graded examples reaching $10 to $5,250. An MS68 example has sold for $16,500.
- Error coins: These are the most valuable 1965 quarters.
– Struck on silver planchets: A small number of quarters were accidentally struck on leftover 90% silver planchets from 1964. These are rare and valuable, potentially fetching between $3,500 and $16,800, depending on condition and certification. You can identify them by their weight (around 6.25 grams compared to 5.67 grams for clad quarters) and the absence of a copper stripe on the edge.
– Double die obverse (DDO): These show doubling in the lettering (like “LIBERTY”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, or the date) and can be worth $300 to $800.
– Double tail errors: Extremely rare errors where the reverse side is struck on both sides of the coin. Only three are known to exist, with two selling for $41,000 and $80,000, respectively.
– Other errors: Off-center strikes, broad strikes, and coins struck on the wrong planchets (e.g., penny or dime blanks) can also be valuable, ranging from $50 to $1,500 depending on the severity and visibility of the error.
- Standard circulated dimes: Worth their face value, 10 cents.
- Uncirculated dimes: Can range from $1 to $400 depending on the grade and condition. A 1965 dime graded MS68 has sold for $400.
- Special Mint Sets (SMS) dimes: These coins have a satin-like finish and better quality than regular strikes, fetching values of $2 to $40, with high-grade examples potentially reaching $2585.
- Error dimes: Double die errors, off-center strikes, and clad layer errors can increase the value, potentially reaching up to $300. A high-grade MS68 dime with full bands can be worth up to $3850.
- Standard circulated nickels: Generally worth their face value, 5 cents.
- Uncirculated nickels: Depending on the grade, these can be worth $0.25 to $1,000. An MS67 example has sold for $1000.
- Special Mint Sets (SMS) nickels: Can be worth $5.50 to $3,250 depending on the grade and whether it has a cameo or deep cameo finish. A 1965 SMS penny graded at MS68 sold for over $2,900.
Note: The values listed are estimates and can fluctuate based on market demand and the specific condition and rarity of the individual coin. For the most accurate valuation, consider having your coins appraised by a professional grader like PCGS or NGC, especially if you suspect you have a rare error coin.
Are 1965 coins worth anything?
Thanks for asking. The higher a coin’s grade, the higher its value is. The coin with the highest grade (MS 70) has no post-production imperfections at all. These days, 1965 quarters in circulated conditions are only worth up to $0.85. However, a mint 1965 quarter can be worth as much as $5,250.
Which quarter is worth $1,000,000 today?
Such as its condition. And any unique characteristics it might have a typical 1,000 965 Washington quarter in excellent condition can fetch anywhere from $170,000.
Are 1965 coins 90% silver?
In 1965, the U.S. government passed Public Law 88-36, which reduced the silver content of half dollars to 40% and removed silver entirely from dimes and quarters.