While a typical clad 1965 quarter in circulated condition is worth only face value, certain rare varieties and errors can be worth a substantial premium to collectors. Here are some of the most valuable 1965 quarters that have sold at auction in recent years: 1965 Quarter Struck on Silver Planchet (Transitional Error)
How much is a 1965 silver quarter error worth?
If you find a 1965 silver quarter error, you’ve landed a coin worth thousands of dollars. Most 1965 silver quarter error values range from $7,000 to more than $10,000! The 1965 half dollar is a valuable coin no matter what condition it’s in. Since this coin has a 40% silver composition, silver prices dictate its value well above 50 cents.
Are 1965 coins worth more than face value?
With regard to 1965 coins, specifically: The 1965 half dollar contains a 40% silver composition, and therefore this coin is worth more than face value (as we’ll explore below). The rising price of copper has also led 1965 pennies to be worth a little more than their face value of one cent (which we will also address below).