What is a Quarter Dollar?

Coin in regular rotation minted by the United States mint starting in 1796, and consistently since 1831. Has a nominal value of 25 cents. Was minted with 90% silver until 1964, indicated with a mint mark on the reverse of the coin. After 1965, all quarters were Nickel-Clad with a mint mark on the obverse.

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Mint mark, Observe, Relief, Numismatic

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