1948-S Washington Quarter AU
Semi-Numismatic
1948-S Washington Quarter AU
The year 1948 marked a classic era for American circulating coinage, represented beautifully by this Washington quarter struck at the San Francisco Mint. Minted in 90 percent silver, this twenty-five cent piece contains approximately 0.1788 troy ounces of precious metal. Surviving today in About Uncirculated condition, it offers a crisp look at mid-century United States coinage design. Created by artist John Flanagan, the coin's obverse displays a left-facing portrait of George Washington. This familiar profile is accompanied by the inscriptions IN GOD WE TRUST and the date 1948. The reverse features a powerful heraldic eagle with its wings outspread, clutching a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons, symbolizing both strength and peace. The legends on the reverse identify the issuing nation and the denomination as QUARTER DOLLAR.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1948 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Almost Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 25 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.1788 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
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