The Washington Head is a landmark issue within the series, representing as it does a distinctive type of octagonal quarter found only on BG-722, 723, and 724. Perhaps 300 to 500 pieces are known across all three varieties.
The six types of US quarters you can collect include the following: Draped Bust (1796-1807), Capped Bust (1815-1838), Seated Liberty (1838-1891), Barber (1892-1916), Standing Liberty (1916-1930), and Washington Head (1932-present).
Washington Head (1932-Date)
50 States Quarters™
Half Dollars
Flowing Hair (1794-1795)
Draped Bust (1796-1807)
Capped Bust (1807-1839)
Seated Liberty (1839-1891)
Barber (1892-1915)
Walking Liberty (1916-1947) ...
In May 1787, Washington headed the Virginia delegation to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and was unanimously elected presiding officer.
 See also: Half, Quarter, Gold, Silver, Proof
  
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