1979-S Washington

  • Category
    Washington
  • Design
    Eagle Clad Composition (1977-1998)
  • Year
    1979
  • Mint
    San Francisco
  • Mintage
    3,677,175
  • Designer
    John Flanagan
  • Composition
    91.67% Copper - 8.33% Nickel
  • Diameter
    24.3mm
  • Weight
    5.67g
Known variants:
Type 1 - Filled S

The 1979 Type 1 Filled S Washington Quarter has a smaller S mint mark which is partially filled in and not as clear and is only found as a proof coin.

Type 2 - Clear S

The 1979 Type 2 Clear S Washington Quarter has a much clearer and well-defined S mintmark and is also only found as a proof coin.

Items in the stash:
1979-S Washington Quarter (Proof - Type 1)
PR65
1979-S Washington Quarter (Proof - Type 2)
PR65