The value of a 1965 quarter can range from its face value of 25 cents to potentially thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and whether it has any rare errors.
- Condition: Circulated 1965 quarters are generally worth around 25 cents. Uncirculated examples can be worth $1 to $10 or more, depending on their grade, [according to Bullion Shark].
– Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) values for mint state (uncirculated) 1965 quarters:
– MS 60 : $1
– MS 61 : $2.50
– MS 62 : $3.50
– MS 63 : $5
– MS 64 : $7.50
– MS 65 : $10
– MS 66 : $35
– MS 67 : $395
– MS 67+: $975
– MS 68 : $5,250
- Errors: Some 1965 quarters are valuable because of minting errors.
– Silver Planchet Error: A small number of 1965 quarters were mistakenly struck on 90% silver planchets intended for 1964 quarters. These are extremely rare and valuable. They weigh about 6.25 grams and have a solid silver edge without a copper stripe. A PCGS graded MS62 silver 1965 quarter sold for $16,800 in 2020.
– Doubled Die Errors: These coins have a doubled image in the lettering or other design elements. They can be worth hundreds of dollars, with one example selling for $720 in MS65 condition.
– Off-Center Strikes: The design is shifted from its normal position. Mint versions in good condition can be worth around $90.
– Double Tail Error: Both sides of the coin show the reverse (tail) design. This is a very rare and valuable error.
1965 quarters are generally not considered rare, with over 1.8 billion minted. However, errors and exceptionally high-grade examples can be very rare and valuable.
Note: If you believe you have a valuable 1965 quarter, it’s recommended to have it authenticated and graded by a professional service like PCGS or NGC.
Is a 1965 quarter mostly silver?
Coinage Act of 1965
Dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollars all contained about 90% of silver.