1965 Quater Dollar No Mint Mark, Error, Special Mint Set
Cupronickel-clad coin, in a silver alloy, thin nickel brasses and attractive silver luster. Thin coating of silver luster over copper-nickel. A DISTINCTIVE SATIN FINISH WITH REEDED EDGE. This 1965 Washington quarter is a rare find for collectors.
With no mint mark and an error in the design, this coin is a must-have for any serious collector. The coin has been circulated and is ungraded, but its uniqueness lies in its rarity and the error in the design. (1st President of the USA). IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY.
The portrait was created by John Flanagan, an American sculptor. But it wasn't everyone's first choice.
The original plan had been to celebrate the bicentenary of Washington's birth with a half dollar. A committee had been established to oversee the celebrations. And that committee had selected a portrait of Washington by Laura Gardin Fraser for the commemorative coin. But it was later decided that, instead of a single-year half dollar, Washington should be honored with a quarter.
And that new quarter should continue to be minted into the future. As it was no longer just a bicentenary issue, the decision on the coin design now fell to the Treasury Secretary, Andrew W.
The committee wrote to him, and recommended that Fraser's portrait be chosen - but Mellon disagreed. He preferred the image that had been produced by Flanagan.
Mellon stepped down from office before the new quarters were struck, and the committee put their case again to his successor, Ogden L. But Mills declined to reopen the decision, so it was Flanagan's design that won the day. His portrait - like Fraser's - was based on an earlier bust sculpted by a French artist called Jean-Antoine Houdon. Flanagan's image shows Washington in profile, facing left. Above it, following the curve of the coin edge, is the word "Liberty". The date appears at the bottom, and to the left of Washington's portrait is the motto "In God We Trust".In later years, the mint mark for Denver and San Francisco quarters would appear to the right of Washington. But none of the 1965 quarters have mint marks.
It was also John Flanagan who designed the reverse of the Washington quarter. That shows an eagle, patriotic symbol of the USA, perched on a bundle of arrows. Its wings are outstretched, and below the image are two olive branches to symbolize peace. When the first quarter was launched in 1932, there was some speculation about the species of eagle shown on the coin. The New York Times took the debate particularly seriously, consulting an ornithologist to decide the matter.
He confirmed that the bird depicted was a bald eagle. It's a large and striking image, taking up almost the whole surface of the coin. The country name appears above it, and just below that is the motto "E pluribus unum". That's Latin for "From the many, one", and it refers to the creation of the USA. The denomination is inscribed at the bottom of the reverse, curving to follow its edge. E PLURIBUS UNUM QUARTER DOLLAR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 1965 was the first year that quarters were struck in nickel-clad copper, and there was lots of interest in the coins. The Mint produced a "Special Mint Set" for collectors. The quarters struck in 1965 measure 24.3 millimeters across and weigh 5.67 grams.Turn them on their side, and you'll see what's known as a "reeded edge". That's a series of parallel grooves that run at right angles to the face of the coin. These coins were struck with a satin-like finish, and unlike the coins found in standard Mint Sets, are considered to be separate issues from the circulation coins. This coin is a great addition to any collection and is perfect for those who are looking for unique and rare pieces. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this piece of history.
The coin you see, is the coin you will receive.