What does it mean when a 1965 quarter is average?

What does it mean when a 1965 quarter is average?

So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1965, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [? ]. Additional Info: The 1965 Quarter coin has 0 silver content. The only coins minted after 1964 to contain silver are the Kennedy Half Dollars.

What is a 1964 quarter coin?

This quarter coin was a primary quarter made for commerce by the then Treasury assistant Robert Wallace when there was a shortage of coins in 1964. During the draught of quarter coins, the rates of silver surges, which made the US treasury department strike the 1964 coins to 1965.

Why is 1965 called the transition year?

1965 was the year that dimes and quarters changed from being 90% silver to 0% silver. So 1965 was known as a transition year because the mint had to change their operations. Errors get made whenever there is a big change in operating procedure. In 1965 the mint accidentally created a few 90% silver dimes and quarters.

Where was the 1965 Washington quarter SMS made?

The 1965 Washington quarter SMS (Special Mint Set) was produced at the San Francisco Mint, although the mint mark does not appear, with the same characteristics as the Philadelphia mint. A total of 2,360,000 SMS units were minted.

How was the Akhnoor sector defended during the 1965 war?

The Akhnoor sector was lightly defended by four Indian infantry battalions and a squadron of tanks. The infantry was stretched thin along the border and the AMX-13 tanks were no match for the Pakistani M47 Patton and M48 Patton tanks.

How much are post-1965 quarters worth?

The price range for post-1965 quarters spans from a high of $19,200 to the $9,200 of the fifth position. In this ranking you can see the hammer prices achieved by this type of coins according to Heritage Auctions.