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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

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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