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WASHINGTON QUARTER
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The United States quarter dollar was authorized by the original Mint Act of April 2, 1792, the
Act which created the federal coinage and established the United States Mint. Based on the
Spanish "bit" (12 1/2 cents), which circulated widely during America's early years, the
quarter, popularly known as "two bits" was and still is among the most commonly used
denominations. Since its inception in 1796, quarter dollar coinage has included a number of
rare and interesting issues.
Act which created the federal coinage and established the United States Mint. Based on the
Spanish "bit" (12 1/2 cents), which circulated widely during America's early years, the
quarter, popularly known as "two bits" was and still is among the most commonly used
denominations. Since its inception in 1796, quarter dollar coinage has included a number of
rare and interesting issues.
Washington Quarters (1932-1964)
Reference Works
Briggs, Larry. The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Quarters. Lima, OH: Larry Briggs Rare Coins, 1991.
Browning, A.W. The Early Quarter Dollars of the United States 1796-1838. Revised edition updated by Walter H. Breen with the
collaboration of Robert W. Miller, Sr., edited by Michael Hodder, foreword by Q. David Bowers. Wolfeboro, NH: Bowers and Merena
Galleries, Inc., 1992.
Cline, J.H. Standing Liberty Quarters. Revised edition. Pine Harbor, FL: 1986, published by the author.
Lawrence, David. The Complete Guide to Barber Quarters. Virginia Beach, VA: DLRC Press, 1989.
Briggs, Larry. The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Quarters. Lima, OH: Larry Briggs Rare Coins, 1991.
Browning, A.W. The Early Quarter Dollars of the United States 1796-1838. Revised edition updated by Walter H. Breen with the
collaboration of Robert W. Miller, Sr., edited by Michael Hodder, foreword by Q. David Bowers. Wolfeboro, NH: Bowers and Merena
Galleries, Inc., 1992.
Cline, J.H. Standing Liberty Quarters. Revised edition. Pine Harbor, FL: 1986, published by the author.
Lawrence, David. The Complete Guide to Barber Quarters. Virginia Beach, VA: DLRC Press, 1989.