A 1967 quarter graded MS68 hammered for $8,812.50 at Heritage Auctions, while the ultra-rare SMS DDR FS-801 holds the series record at $11,753.50. Most circulated examples are worth 25 cents — but SMS, error, and gem-grade pieces tell a completely different story.
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Go to the CalculatorThe SMS Deep Cameo (SP68 DCAM) is the most coveted 1967 quarter for collectors — with auction records above $4,000. Use this checklist to see if your coin shows the key characteristics.
Frosty or satiny cartwheel luster on both obverse and reverse. Rounded rim. Surfaces may show slight contact marks. Worth $1–$3 in uncirculated grades.
Deeply mirrored, glassy fields on both sides. Washington's portrait appears bright white/frosted against the reflective background. Squared "wire rim" where the rim meets the field. Worth $200–$4,465+.
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For a complete step-by-step 1967 quarter identification walkthrough covering every variety and grade, see the in-depth 1967 quarter guide and reference breakdown. The table below compares all major varieties across condition tiers, based on PCGS auction data and dealer price guides.
| Variety | Worn / Circulated | Uncirculated (MS 60–64) | Gem (MS/SP 65–66) | Superb Gem (67+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Strike (No Mint Mark) | $0.25 | $1 – $3 | $8 – $20 | $50 – $8,812 |
| SMS Deep Cameo (DCAM / UCAM) | — | $25 – $60 | $100 – $400 | $400 – $4,465 |
| SMS Cameo (CAM) | — | $10 – $25 | $40 – $120 | $200 – $4,700 |
| SMS Regular (no cam designation) | — | $5 – $10 | $12 – $30 | $50 – $200 |
| DDO FS-101 (SMS only) | — | $160 – $500 | $500 – $2,000 | $2,000 – $5,750+ |
| DDR FS-801 (SMS only) | — | $500+ | $2,000+ | $5,000 – $11,753 |
| Off-Center Strike (10–25%) | $20 – $50 | $50 – $150 | $150 – $400 | $400+ |
| Silver Transitional Error | $3,000+ | $5,000+ | $7,000+ | $10,000+ |
| Wrong Planchet (nickel/dime) | $200 – $500 | $500 – $1,000 | $1,000+ | Contact PCGS/NGC |
All values are estimates based on PCGS auction data · 2026 edition. Individual coins may vary based on eye appeal, certification, and current market conditions.
The 1967 Washington Quarter was struck during the most chaotic production period in modern U.S. Mint history — over 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across three facilities simultaneously with no mint marks to distinguish output. That pressure created a surprising variety of documented errors and die varieties. The six most significant are profiled below in descending order of maximum collector value.
The SMS DDR FS-801 holds the record as the most valuable doubled die in the entire Washington quarter series — a distinction that makes any confirmed example an extraordinary numismatic find. This variety exists exclusively on Special Mint Set coins struck at the San Francisco Assay Office, meaning it is impossible to encounter on a standard business strike from pocket change. The error originated during die production when the working die received two slightly misaligned hub impressions, causing every coin struck from that die to display a characteristic doubled image on the reverse. The doubling is most prominent on E PLURIBUS UNUM — each letter shows a distinct, rounded secondary image separated from the primary, with cleanly split serifs visible under 10x magnification. The eagle's design details and surrounding lettering also exhibit the doubling to a lesser degree. The "FS-801" designation is the Fivaz-Stanton reference number from the authoritative Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties, 6th edition. PCGS and NGC certify this variety separately from standard SMS coins, adding a premium designation that gives buyers full authentication confidence. The combination of extreme rarity, spectacular provenance, and growing Washington quarter collector demand has driven auction results to record levels.
The silver transitional error is the rarest and most dramatic error type in the 1967 Washington quarter series — a genuine 90% silver quarter struck with a 1967 die. These error coins were created accidentally during the chaotic transition from silver to copper-nickel clad coinage mandated by the Coinage Act of 1965. When the new clad planchet supply was exhausted or interrupted at a mint facility, workers occasionally fed leftover 90% silver blanks (intended for pre-1965 coinage production) into the striking machines. The resulting coins are indistinguishable by sight from a standard clad quarter — same design, same year, no mint mark — but reveal themselves through two definitive physical tests. First, a digital scale reading of approximately 6.25 grams (the silver quarter standard weight) versus the standard 5.67 grams for clad. Second, edge inspection reveals a solid, uniform silver-white perimeter with no copper core band — unlike the distinctive copper-brown sandwich stripe visible on every genuine clad quarter. Because authentication requires weight and edge confirmation, and because silver-plated fakes exist, professional grading by PCGS or NGC is mandatory before any transaction. The comparable 1965 silver transitional quarter has sold for more than $5,000 at Stack's Bowers, establishing the floor for this error type across the transitional years. Authenticated 1967 examples are extremely rare and command significant premiums from specialist error coin collectors.
The SMS DDO FS-101 is the most recognized and most actively collected die variety in the 1967 Washington quarter series. Like its reverse counterpart the FS-801, this variety is found exclusively on Special Mint Set coins struck at the San Francisco Assay Office — business strike versions do not exist. The doubling originated during working die production when the hub made two slightly misaligned impressions on the die surface, permanently transferring a doubled image onto every coin struck from that die. The doubling is most dramatically visible on the obverse inscriptions, particularly the letters of IN GOD WE TRUST — especially the word TRUST, where horizontal strokes appear notched and serifs show clear separation — and on LIBERTY, where the letters L and B exhibit the strongest separation. Washington's portrait details, including the bowtie at the base of the ponytail, may also show subtle doubling under high magnification. The FS-101 designation comes from the Cherrypickers' Guide by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton, the standard numismatic reference for die varieties. Standard SMS FS-101 examples typically grade in the SP-63 to SP-66 range; Deep Cameo examples in SP-67 or higher represent the significant upper end of the market and command premiums of $2,000 or more above equivalent non-variety SMS coins. Because Machine Doubling is extremely common on 1967 quarters, accurate identification with proper 10× magnification is essential before attributing this variety.
Off-center strikes occur when the coin planchet is not properly centered between the dies in the coining press at the moment of striking, resulting in a coin where part of the design is missing and a blank, unstruck area is visible. These errors are among the most visually dramatic in numismatics — immediately recognizable even to non-collectors — and have been documented on 1967 quarters at various degrees of displacement. The severity of the off-center percentage directly determines collector value: a minor 5–10% shift produces a coin with only a slight misalignment and minimal interest, while displacements of 20% or greater create compelling visual anomalies that attract serious error collectors. The single most important factor for maximizing value is whether the full date — 1967 — remains completely visible and readable on the struck portion of the coin. A 50% off-center strike with a full visible date is dramatically more valuable than one where the date is partially or fully obliterated by the blank area. Off-center 1967 quarters are found on both business strikes and, more rarely, on SMS coins. Business strike examples are more commonly encountered since they represent the overwhelming bulk of production. These coins should be examined for any coincidental die doubling, die cracks, or other secondary errors that could compound value. Coins with dramatic off-center displacement and original mint luster command the strongest premiums at auction.
Wrong planchet errors represent some of the most fascinating mint mistakes in American numismatics — coins struck on a blank intended for an entirely different denomination. For 1967 quarters, the most commonly documented wrong planchet scenarios involve quarter dies accidentally striking nickel planchets (21.2mm, 5.0g) or dime planchets (17.9mm, 2.27g). The visual effect is immediately striking: because the planchet is smaller than the quarter die's designed striking area, only a portion of Washington's portrait and the surrounding design elements transfer onto the coin, with the design truncating abruptly at the edge of the smaller disc. The weight and diameter of the resulting coin match the host denomination rather than a quarter, providing definitive physical evidence of the error origin. A 1967 quarter struck on a nickel or dime planchet is worth significantly more than the coin's standard value, with authenticated examples selling in the $188–$1,000+ range depending on the host planchet type, degree of design completeness, and overall eye appeal of the strike. Heritage Auctions has documented a 1967 quarter on a 5-cent nickel planchet graded NGC MS62 selling for $253. PCGS and NGC certify wrong planchet errors with specific planchet identification on the label, which is essential for establishing market credibility and achieving top auction results. As with all dramatic error coins, professional authentication is strongly recommended.
Clipped planchet errors occur during the blanking stage of coin production — when the automated punch that cuts circular coin blanks from a metal strip fails to advance the strip correctly, causing the next punch to overlap the edge of a previously punched hole. The result is a coin blank with a curved section missing from its perimeter, known as a curved clip, though straight clips from the strip's edge are also documented. On 1967 quarters, the missing area produces a coin that is both visually distinctive and underweight — a straight clip typically reduces weight by 5–15% while a curved clip may remove more material depending on its position. Clipped planchet errors on 1967 quarters range from minor clips (a small sliver barely visible at the rim) to dramatic strikes where a significant crescent of the coin is absent. The Blakesley Effect — a weakening or absence of the rim and design directly opposite the clip — is an important authentication tool: genuine clipped planchet errors typically show this opposite-side weakness, while coins that have been filed or damaged post-mint do not. Value scales with the size of the clip (larger = more dramatic = more valuable), the clarity of the Blakesley Effect, and the overall preservation of the coin's surfaces. Collectors prefer clips that do not interfere with the date, Washington's portrait, or the eagle's central design elements. Multiple clips on a single coin (double or triple clips) are considerably rarer and more valuable than single examples.
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| Mint Facility | Strike Type | Mintage | Mint Mark | Distinguishable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Business Strike | 873,524,000 | None | No — commingled |
| Denver | Business Strike | 632,767,848 | None | No — commingled |
| San Francisco | Business Strike | 17,740,000 | None | No — commingled |
| San Francisco Assay Office | SMS (Collector Sets) | 1,863,344 sets | None | Yes — by surface finish |
| Total Business Strike Mintage | 1,524,031,848 | — | — | |
High points flat. No original luster remains. Washington's hair above ear smooth. Worth face value (25¢).
Slight friction on high points only. Most luster intact. Worth 50¢–$1.
No wear. Cartwheel luster present. Contact marks visible. Worth $1–$8.
Exceptional strike, minimal marks, full luster. MS67+ becomes rare and valuable — up to $8,812.
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All 1967 quarters lack mint marks by law. The Coinage Act of 1965 prohibited mint marks on all U.S. coins from 1965 through 1967 to discourage collectors from hoarding coins by mint source during a national coin shortage. Quarters were struck at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, but all three facilities used the same unmarked dies. The absence of a mint mark is normal and does not add value on its own.
SMS stands for Special Mint Set. With regular proof sets suspended from 1965 to 1967, the U.S. Mint produced SMS sets as a collector substitute. These coins were struck at the San Francisco Assay Office on polished planchets using specially prepared dies, creating a distinctive satin or semi-prooflike finish with sharper detail than a standard business strike. A total of 1,863,344 SMS sets were produced in 1967. Standard SMS quarters are worth $5–$20; top-grade Cameo or Deep Cameo examples can be worth hundreds.
A circulated 1967 quarter in typical worn or heavily circulated condition is worth face value — 25 cents. The coin contains no silver and was produced in enormous quantities (1.52 billion). Lightly circulated examples grading AU-55 to AU-58 may bring 50 cents to a dollar from a coin dealer. Only uncirculated examples with original mint luster command meaningful collector premiums. Error coins and SMS pieces can be worth significantly more regardless of circulation wear.
The highest confirmed auction price for any 1967 quarter error is $11,753.50 for an SMS DDR FS-801 variety — the rarest doubled die in Washington quarter history, with only about 4 certified examples. For regular business strikes, a PCGS MS-68 coin sold for $8,812.50 at Heritage Auctions in January 2017. For SMS pieces, a coin graded SP69CAM by PCGS sold for $4,700 at Heritage Auctions in 2016, and an NGC MS-69 sold for $8,156.25 at GreatCollections in 2024.
Standard 1967 quarters contain no silver at all. They are made of a copper-nickel clad composition: a pure copper core covered by outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Silver was removed from dimes and quarters by the Coinage Act of 1965. However, rare transitional error coins were accidentally struck on leftover 90% silver planchets. These weigh approximately 6.25 grams (versus the standard 5.67g) and show a solid silver edge with no copper band — and are worth $5,000 or more.
The 1967 SMS DDR FS-801 is a Doubled Die Reverse variety found exclusively on Special Mint Set coins. It shows prominent doubling on the reverse, particularly visible on the lettering including E PLURIBUS UNUM and the eagle's design details. It is designated FS-801 in the Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties. With only approximately 4 certified examples at PCGS, it holds the auction record of $11,753.50 and is considered the most valuable DDR in the entire Washington quarter series.
Machine Doubling (MD) is extremely common on 1967 quarters and has zero numismatic value. MD shows flat, shelf-like extensions at a lower level than the main device, with smashed or smeared serifs. True doubled die errors show rounded, raised secondary images at the same level as the primary, with clearly split serifs visible under a 10x loupe. On the FS-101 DDO, the letters in TRUST and LIBERTY show distinct separation with notched horizontal strokes — not flattened or smeared.
A transitional error quarter was accidentally struck on a 90% silver planchet intended for pre-1965 coinage rather than the new copper-nickel clad stock. These errors occurred during the chaotic transition period when old and new planchet supplies were present at mint facilities simultaneously. A genuine silver 1967 quarter weighs approximately 6.25 grams, notably heavier than the standard 5.67 grams. The edge shows solid silver-white with no copper band. These coins are extremely rare and typically sell for $5,000 or more at auction.
Professional grading is worthwhile for any 1967 quarter that might be an SMS piece, a Cameo or Deep Cameo example, or a suspected error coin. The cost of grading ($30–$80 per coin at standard service tiers) is generally justified for coins potentially worth $50 or more. PCGS uses the SP prefix for SMS coins; NGC uses MS. Both services add Cameo (CAM) and Deep Cameo or Ultra Cameo (DCAM/UCAM) designations that significantly increase market value and buyer confidence. Certification is essential before selling a suspected silver transitional or planchet error.
For coins worth over $500, Heritage Auctions and Stack's Bowers offer the widest collector audience and competitive bidding. eBay is effective for mid-range coins ($25–$500) with completed listings providing real-time market data. Local coin shops offer immediate cash but typically pay 50–70% of retail value. For raw (ungraded) high-value errors or SMS varieties, getting a PCGS or NGC certification first typically adds more value than the grading cost and gives buyers confidence in authenticity.
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