Description
🪙 Basic Information
• Country: United States
• Denomination: 1/4 Dollar (Quarter)
• Year: 1957
• Type: Washington Silver Quarter
• Portrait: George Washington
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⚖️ Specifications
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 6.25 grams
• Pure Silver Content: ~5.6 grams
• Diameter: 24.3 mm
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🏛️ Design Details
• Obverse (Front):
• Bust of George Washington
• “LIBERTY” at the top
• “IN $%& WE TRUST” on the left
• Date “1957” at the bottom
• Reverse (Back):
• Eagle with wings spread
• Arrows (strength) and olive branches (peace)
• “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”
• “QUARTER DOLLAR”
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📊 Grade (Slab Information)
• Grading Company: MEGA (Middle East Grading Alliance)
• Grade: VG 10 (Very Good)
• Heavy wear
• Main details are visible but weak
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💰 Estimated Value
• Silver Melt Value: about $4 – $6 USD (depends on silver price)
• Collector Value (VG condition): about $5 – $10 USD
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⭐ Collector Notes
• This is a pre-1965 U.S. silver coin (90% silver)
• The year 1957 is common (not rare)
• Due to wear and condition, value is close to silver content
• Dark toning and surface wear are normal for old circulated coins
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📌 Final Advice
• Good for silver stacking or beginner collection
• Not considered rare or high-value in this condition