1965 Quarter Value
A worn 1965 quarter is worth its face value, 25¢.
Uncirculated ones bring $1–3, and a certified MS65 brings $8–15.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 (no mint mark) | 1,819,717,540 | 25¢ (face) | $1–3 | $8–15 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
No mint mark on any quarter.
What it's made of
- Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core), 5.67 grams
Varieties and errors to check
Silver transitional error
Look for: A 1965 quarter with no copper stripe on its edge, weighing about 6.25 grams.
A rare error struck on a leftover 90% silver blank; normal ones weigh about 5.67 grams.
Typical value: $5,000–9,000
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 1,819,717,540 |
| 1965 (no mint mark, made in San Francisco) | Special Mint Set | 2,360,000 |
Questions
Is a 1965 quarter silver?
No. 1965 quarters are made of copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core).
Which 1965 quarter is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1965 (no mint mark) is worth the most, about $8–15 in MS65. The Silver transitional error is the one to look for: typical examples sell for $5,000–9,000.
Where is the mint mark on a 1965 quarter?
No mint mark on any quarter.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1965 quarters on eBay.
Other coins from 1965: 1965 dime, 1965 penny, 1965 half dollar.
More Washington quarters: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.