| Year: | 1981 |
| Mint: | San Francisco |
| Condition: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 4,063,083 |
| Composition: | .9167 copper, .0833 nickel |
| Edge Type: | Reeded |
| Diameter: | 24.30 mm |
| Mass: | 5.67 g |
| Denomination: | Quarter |
The 1981 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. Depicted below is an example comparison image between the type 1 filled 'S' vs type 2 clear 'S'. All 1981 coins are fully detailed with hand written stats, current melt values, both instrinsic & numismatic, prices,production numbers, and all other stats are current values that represent average marketplace or based off current silver or gold spot. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. 1983-P Washington Quarter. The same situation that beset 1982 quarters and other U.S. Coins from that year also affected 1983 coinage — no official uncirculated sets were issued by the U.S. Mint in 1983, and they were available only in souvenir sets, original rolls, and mint bags. In fact, 1983 was a far tougher year on the Washington quarter.
We are pleased to offer for sale this 1981-S Proof Washington Quarter. The Quarter is in Gem Proof condition, with nice eye appeal and no major marks or visible problems. This coin is taken from an original Proof Set, and is an outstanding value!
The Washington Quarter was created to honor the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The design was first released into circulation on August 1st, 1932, and continued unchanged until the Bicentennial Quarter design in 1976. The obverse of the Washington Quarter features a bust of George Washington in profile, facing left. It was designed by John Flanagan and is based on a 1786 bust of Washington sculpted by Jean-Antoine Houdon. The Washington Quarter features the inscription LIBERTY at the top of the coin and IN GOD WE TRUST in smaller type below Washington's chin. The reverse of the Washington Quarter features a bald eagle grasping several arrows in its claws above two olive branches, beneath the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The reverse was also designed by John Flanagan.
The 1981-S Proof Washington Quarter is comprised of .916 (91.6%) copper and .083 (8.3%) nickel, with a diameter of 24.26mm and a mass of 5.670 grams with a reeded edge. It is a beautiful coin in Gem Proof condition, a great value perfect for any Washington Quarter collection. There were 4,063,083 of the 1981-S Proof Washington Quarters minted at the San Francisco Mint.
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25 cents 1981
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25 cents 1981 prices and values
| Year: | 1981 |
| Mint: | San Francisco |
| Condition: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 4,063,083 |
| Composition: | .9167 copper, .0833 nickel |
| Edge Type: | Reeded |
| Diameter: | 24.30 mm |
| Mass: | 5.67 g |
| Denomination: | Quarter |
The 1981 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. Depicted below is an example comparison image between the type 1 filled 'S' vs type 2 clear 'S'. All 1981 coins are fully detailed with hand written stats, current melt values, both instrinsic & numismatic, prices,production numbers, and all other stats are current values that represent average marketplace or based off current silver or gold spot. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. 1983-P Washington Quarter. The same situation that beset 1982 quarters and other U.S. Coins from that year also affected 1983 coinage — no official uncirculated sets were issued by the U.S. Mint in 1983, and they were available only in souvenir sets, original rolls, and mint bags. In fact, 1983 was a far tougher year on the Washington quarter.
We are pleased to offer for sale this 1981-S Proof Washington Quarter. The Quarter is in Gem Proof condition, with nice eye appeal and no major marks or visible problems. This coin is taken from an original Proof Set, and is an outstanding value!
The Washington Quarter was created to honor the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The design was first released into circulation on August 1st, 1932, and continued unchanged until the Bicentennial Quarter design in 1976. The obverse of the Washington Quarter features a bust of George Washington in profile, facing left. It was designed by John Flanagan and is based on a 1786 bust of Washington sculpted by Jean-Antoine Houdon. The Washington Quarter features the inscription LIBERTY at the top of the coin and IN GOD WE TRUST in smaller type below Washington's chin. The reverse of the Washington Quarter features a bald eagle grasping several arrows in its claws above two olive branches, beneath the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The reverse was also designed by John Flanagan.
The 1981-S Proof Washington Quarter is comprised of .916 (91.6%) copper and .083 (8.3%) nickel, with a diameter of 24.26mm and a mass of 5.670 grams with a reeded edge. It is a beautiful coin in Gem Proof condition, a great value perfect for any Washington Quarter collection. There were 4,063,083 of the 1981-S Proof Washington Quarters minted at the San Francisco Mint.
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25 cents 1981
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1981 Quarters Worth Money
25 cents 1981 prices and values
The value of a canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
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- PL
- SP
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | - | - | - | - | - | $0.25 | $0.25 |
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| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | $0.60 | $1.00 | $1.65 | $10.10 | $49.80 | - | - |
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1981 Quarter D Value
| Variety | PL-60 | PL-62 | PL-63 | PL-64 | PL-65 | PL-66 | PL-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | - | - | - | $1.45 | $1.95 | $9.80 | $20.00 |
1981 Quarter Worth
PL (Proof-like): Special coins struck at the Mint with a brilliant relief is struck on a brilliant field and not intended for circulation despite the fact that their composition is identical to the coins produced for circulation. If Proof-like coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from uncirculated coins. Proof-like coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses. Also called Brilliant uncirculated (BUNC).
| Variety | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | - | - | - | - | $1.95 | $14.70 | $19.60 |
SP (Specimen): Special collectors coins struck at the Mint with a frosted/mirror appearance on the design and effigy from 1996 to 2021. Before 1996, if specimen coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from PL coins. Specimen coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses.
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Mintage
- 25 cents 1981 : 131,583,900
Specifications
- Alloy: 100% nickel
- Weight: 5.07 grams
- Diameter : 23.88 mm, thickness 1.60 mm (1.58 mm starting in 1978)
- Engraver: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Designer: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Edge: Reeded
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Die axis: ↑↑
1981 Quarter D Value
Last update : Thursday, December 10, 2020
