Contents:
- History of the Washington Quarter Series
- How Much Is a 1998 Quarter Worth?
- The Washington 1998 Quarter P
- The 1998-D Washington Quarter
- The 1998-S Clad Proof Quarter
- The 1998-S Silver Proof Quarter
- Common and Valuable 1998 Quarter Errors
- Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)
- Off-Center Strike
- Struck on Wrong Planchet
- Missing Clad Layer
- Why Condition and Grading are So Important
.If you have a numismatic album for coins, you can create another one specifically for Washington quarter 1998 examples, as you can collect copies from different years with a range of several decades.
But to make your collection more diverse, study what examples of errors and compositions you can find and identify coins properly.
History of the Washington Quarter Series
The Washington quarter was first introduced in 1932 to honor the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
The coin was supposed to be a one-year commemorative piece, but its design was so popular that it became the regular coin. For many years, from 1932 to 1964, these 25C were made of 90% silver.
After 1964, the price of silver became too high for the coins to be made of the metal, so the United States Mint changed the composition to the copper-nickel clad material that we use today. The design remained the same, except for the special Bicentennial 25C in 1976.
The classic design with the eagle on the back was used again from 1977 until 1998, making the 1998 coin the end of an era before the State Quarters program began.
How Much Is a 1998 Quarter Worth?
Name of Coin Variation | Approximate Value |
1998-P Washington 25C | $0.50 - $50.00 |
1998-D Washington 25C | $0.50 - $50.00 |
1998-S Clad Proof 25C | $2.00 - $25.00 |
1998-S Silver Proof 25C | $10.00 - $100.00 |
1998 25C DDO - Doubled Die Obverse | $100.00 - $1,000.00+ |
1998 25C Off-Center Strike | $50.00 - $2,000.00+ |
1998 25C Struck on Wrong Planchet | $200.00 - $5,000.00+ |
1998 25C Missing Clad Layer | $50.00 - $500.00+ |
1998 25C Struck on Wrong Planchet | $200.00 - $1,000.00+ |
The 1998 copper quarter value can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The Washington 1998 Quarter P
This coin was made at the Philadelphia Mint and does not have a mint mark. It is a very common coin, with hundreds of millions produced for general use in everyday commerce.
Mintage: 896,268,000 coins
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad)
Auction Record Note: An exceptional example of a 1998-P 25C, graded MS66 by PCGS, was sold for $1,440.00 at a Stack's Bowers auction in June of 2024. But you can find and sell for higher prices at some 2025 auctions.
Market Value
Grade | Approximate Value |
Circulated (Good to Fine) | $0.25 |
Uncirculated (MS60-MS63) | $0.50 - $2.00 |
Uncirculated (MS64-MS66) | $5.00 - $50.00 |
Uncirculated (MS67 and above) | $100.00 - $1,000.00+ |
The 1998 P quarter value can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The 1998-D Washington Quarter
The quarter 1998-D was produced at the Denver Mint. The "D" mint mark is located on the right side of the coin's front, near the ribbon on Washington's hair.
Mintage: 821,000,000 coins
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad)
Auction Record Note: A very high-grade 1998-D 25C, certified as MS67 by PCGS, was sold for $204.00 at a Heritage Auctions event in March 2018.
Market Value
Grade | Approximate Value |
Circulated (Good to Fine) | $0.25 |
Uncirculated (MS60-MS63) | $0.50 - $2.00 |
Uncirculated (MS64-MS66) | $5.00 - $50.00 |
Uncirculated (MS67 and above) | $100.00 - $500.00+ |
The 1998 quarter value D can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The 1998-S Clad Proof Quarter
The San Francisco Mint produced special proof coins for collectors, which are not meant for everyday use.
Mintage: 2,084,657 coins
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad)
Auction Record Note: An excellent 1998-S clad proof 25C, graded PR70 DCAM (Deep Cameo) by PCGS, was sold for $25.00 on a GreatCollections auction in July 2014.
Market Value
Grade | Approximate Value |
Uncirculated Proof (PR65) | $2.00 - $5.00 |
Uncirculated Proof (PR67) | $5.00 - $10.00 |
Uncirculated Proof (PR68) | $10.00 - $20.00 |
Uncirculated Proof (PR69+) | $25.00 - $100.00+ |
The value of the rare 1998 quarter can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
The 1998-S Silver Proof Quarter
In addition to the regular clad proof coins, the San Francisco Mint also made special silver proof quarters. The main difference is the material: these quarters are made of 90% silver and 10% copper.
Mintage: 878,792 coins
Weight: 6.25 grams
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Auction Record Note: A perfect 1998-S silver proof quarter, graded PR70 DCAM by PCGS, achieved a price of $930.00 at a Stack's Bowers auction in May of 2021.
Market Value
Grade | Approximate Value |
Uncirculated Proof (PR65) | $10.00 - $15.00 |
Uncirculated Proof (PR67) | $15.00 - $20.00 |
Uncirculated Proof (PR68) | $20.00 - $50.00 |
Uncirculated Proof (PR69+) | $100.00 - $500.00+ |
The value of the 1998 quarter can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
Common and Valuable 1998 Quarter Errors
The 1998 quarter error list with pictures contains mistakes that happen during the coin-making process at the mint. These mistakes make coins unique and rare, which can increase their value greatly to collectors.
Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)
A Doubled Die Obverse is a popular error where the obverse, or front side, of the coin has a doubled image. Look for doubling in the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" and also in the date.
Mintage: Not a specific mintage number.
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad)
Auction Record Note: A 1998-P quarter with a strong Doubled Die Obverse error sold for $1,525.00 on eBay.
Market Value
Grade | Approximate Value |
Circulated (Good to Fine) | $100.00 - $200.00 |
Uncirculated (MS60-MS63) | $250.00 - $500.00 |
Uncirculated (MS64 and above) | $500.00 - $1,000.00+ |
The 1998 P quarter error list with pictures can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
Off-Center Strike
An off-center strike happens when the coin's blank metal piece, called a planchet, is not placed correctly between the dies - the design being shifted to one side of the coin, leaving a blank area on the other side.
Mintage: Not a specific mintage. A rare error found among the regular coins.
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad)
Auction Record Note: An off-center 1998-P Washington quarter, certified as MS64 by NGC, was sold on eBay for $146.95.
Market Value
Off-Center Percentage | Approximate Value |
5% - 10% off-center | $50.00 - $100.00 |
10% - 25% off-center | $150.00 - $300.00 |
25% - 50% off-center | $500.00 - $2,000.00+ |
The 1998 quarter value P with error can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
Struck on Wrong Planchet
In the 1998 D quarter error list with pictures you can error where a quarter is made using a planchet meant for a different coin, such as a dime or a nickel.
Mintage: Not a specific mintage
Weight: Varies
Diameter: Varies
Composition: Varies
Auction Record Note: A 1998-D quarter that was struck on a nickel planchet, graded AU58 by NGC, was sold at a Heritage Auctions event in August 2009.
Market Value
Wrong Planchet Type | Approximate Value |
Struck on Nickel Planchet | $200.00 - $500.00 |
Struck on Dime Planchet | $300.00 - $1,000.00+ |
Is a 1998 quarter worth anything? Values change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
Missing Clad Layer
If the clad layer is missing on one side, the coin will have a copper-colored side and a normal-looking side. If both layers are missing, it will be all copper-colored.
Mintage: Not a specific mintage. This is a rare error.
Weight: Varies (4.6 grams for a missing clad layer)
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Composition: Mostly copper
Auction Record Note: A 1998-P Washington quarter with a missing clad layer was listed for sale on eBay with a price of $550.00. Another 1998-D example with a missing clad layer was sold for $99.00 on eBay.
Market Value
Missing Layer Type | Approximate Value |
Missing on one side (uncirculated) | $50.00 - $200.00 |
Missing on both sides (uncirculated) | $300.00 - $500.00+ |
The 1998-D quarter error value can change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
Why Condition and Grading are So Important
For collectors, the condition of the 1998 Washington quarter is one of the most important things that determines its value. Professional companies like the NGC, PCGS or Coin ID Scanner grade coins and put them in special plastic holders to protect them.
Tip: If you don’t know your token’s grade - snap it and upload into the Coin ID Scanner.
The highest grade for a regular coin is MS70, which stands for Mint State 70, meaning it is a perfect coin with no flaws. For proof coins, the highest grade is PR70.
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