1983 Quarter Value
Modern coins, like the 1983-P Washington Quarter, don’t have to contain precious metals in order to be worth more than their face value. If you’re new to coin collecting this may be confusing, so lets dive into the 1983-P Quarter and find out what’s going on! The U.S. Mint ended, for the most part, producing pocket change for circulation with silver in 1964. Quarters were changed to a bimetallic composition of .750 copper, .250 nickel outer layers clad to a pure copper core. Quarters weigh 56.7 grams and have a diameter of 24.33mm with reeded edges. That’s the technical stuff! So why is the 1983-P Washington Quarter so much more valuable than others? No Mint Sets were produced in 1983. It’s that simple. That scarcity drives up the price of quality examples of the coins. Even well-worn circulated versions bring a premium. Compare the values of 1982 and 1984 releases and you’ll find the 1983-P Washington Quarter is many times more valuable depending on condition. To find high quality, mint state coins, collectors have to search through rolls or bags of the coins. You might find them in pocket change. You could be lucky enough to find one of the few Souvenir Sets only available to visitors of either the Denver or Philadelphia Mints that year. Most of the original mintage of the 1983-P Quarter was released directly into circulation. The biggest challenge to finding gem quality coins is that the coins were so poorly struck. It’s not uncommon to find examples with very weak strikes along with missing details. Check closely for detail in Washington’s hair and feathers on the Eagle’s breast. In most cases you’re going to find very “soft” or missing details. 1983-P Washington Quarter Spitting EagleThere is a famous die-clash error known as the “Spitting Eagle”. The die-clash is a raised, vertical line running from the Eagle’s mouth down to the top of the wing. The major third-party grading companies are now attributing this error when it’s found on coins they are grading. The “Spitting Eagle” on the 1983-P Washington Quarter is similar to the one found on the 1891-CC Morgan VAM-4 Spitting Eagle. The error occurs when planchets are missing during the striking process and the two dies come together damaging the dies. 1983-P Washington Quarter What to Look ForHigh quality, mint state coins. While circulated examples have a value several times their face value it’s the mint state, uncirculated versions that you want. Lower quality circulated coins can always be traded or sold to help get you to your collecting goals. Mint State 65 and above coins can be worth as much as 600 times or more their face value. Numismedia is a great resource for up-to-date retail prices. If you find one have it certified by NGC or PCGS. Washington & State Quarters Guide Book
Washington Quarter the Workhorse The Washington Quarter has been the workhorse of the modern U.S. coinage system since 1932. Many experienced collectors find the quarters to be one of the most satisfying types to collect, maybe that’s your thought, too. 1983-P Washington Quarters are still found in circulation. Check your pocket change. Happy Collecting! 4/13/2018 04:15:15 pm I have a 1983 Quarter how much it's worth 4/17/2018 09:48:43 am Hi Keeven - Thanks for the question. Without clear, close up pics it's impossible to tell what it might be worth. 8/19/2018 08:33:39 am I have a 1983 p quarter that has errors on it how much would it be worth 8/19/2018 10:55:55 am Hi Melanie - Thanks for the question. Without clear, close up pics it's impossible to tell what it might be worth. 8/19/2018 01:15:15 pm I recently found a 1983 p quarter in a $5 bag of quarters. There were two different quarters that stood out actuactually , for these two quarters had a strange silver blue tint to them. It's hard to see it in a picture but they looked different so I got them both. The one is a 1983 p and the other is a 2015 blueridge parkway quarter. But the blue tint is better to see in person. You too would see the difference if you put these both in a big pile of quarters for they will stand out in color . But I'm curious as well on prices for these. The 1983 p doesn't have a splitting eagle but it's different in color.. 8/20/2018 07:23:00 am Hi Deb - Thanks for the question. Without clear, close up pics it's impossible to tell what your coins might be worth. John Comments are closed. |
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Value of 1983 P Quarter??? Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by jrh1234, Feb 27, 2013. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next jrh1234 New Member. I found a 1983 P Quarter. A 1986-D Washington quarter in MS 65 is worth about $15. Unlike the 1982 and 1983 Washington quarters, 1986-D quarters aren’t yet fetching more than face value in circulated condition. So, there you have it – five modern-day Washington quarters you should consider buying while they're still cheap enough for the average person to purchase. If you find a 1983-D quarter with only light wear, be sure to hang on to it — lightly circulated 1983-D quarters are worth $2 to $3. Meanwhile, uncirculated 1983-D quarters are worth $7 and up. By the way, this is a good time to mention that there are aftermarket 1982 and 1983 uncirculated sets. Our coin value guide has pictures and prices for thousands of rare U.S. State Quarter (1999-2008) Territory Quarter (2009). (1983-Date) $5 Gold (1984-Date) $10.