1965 QUARTER DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 5878, 5997, 85997,
95997
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,819,717,540
Proofs: 2,360,000 (Special Mint Set)
Designer: John Flanagan
Diameter: ±24.3 millimeters
Metal content:
Outer layers - 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Center - 100% Copper
Weight: ±88
grains (±5.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the wreath on the reverse
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Varieties:
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 10 MS-67's.
The finest Uncirculated
"SMS" examples graded by PCGS are 38 MS-68's.
The finest Uncirculated
Cameo "SMS" examples graded by PCGS are 14 MS-67's.
The finest Uncirculated
Deep Cameo "SMS" example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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