United States Washington quarter dollar (25 cents), dated 1965

— AI expert opinion (2026-10-31) — Identification: United States Washington quarter dollar (25 cents), dated 1965. This is the first year of the clad 'sandwich' composition, which replaced the 90% silver quarters struck through 1964. No mintmark is visible on the obverse, which is normal for 1965 because mintmarks were omitted from 1965 to 1967. Estimated grade: Roughly VF to XF (about VF-30 to EF-40). The photos are blurry and heavily lit, but the hair detail and the eagle's breast and legs appear moderately worn with some detail remaining. A few small spots or toning flecks show on the surface. Lighting glare limits a precise grade. Indicative value range: $0 – $1 Rarity: common Authenticity notes: Design, lettering, and the date style look consistent with a genuine 1965 Washington quarter. The photos are too blurry to assess the finer details. To check: (1) look at the edge. A copper stripe means clad, and a solid silvery edge with no stripe suggests 90% silver, which would be unusual for 1965. (2) Weigh it. Clad is about 5.67 g and 90% silver is about 6.25 g. (3) Compare the diameter, about 24.3 mm. (4) Check for rare 1965 silver-planchet transitional errors, which are extremely uncommon and require a weight near 6.25 g and a clean edge. The orange or brown flecks are likely surface spots or corrosion, not a sign of fakery. Tips: Photograph the edge, since the copper stripe is the quickest way to tell clad from silver. Weigh the coin on a scale accurate to 0.01 g. Retake the photos in diffuse, even light without a flash or glare, with the coin held flat and in focus. Do not clean the coin, because cleaning reduces value and leaves marks. Store it in an inert 2x2 holder or flip. If the edge or weight points to silver, get it checked by a reputable dealer or grading service. (Automatic AI opinion from photos — not an appraisal or proof of authenticity)