1968 S Proof Washington Quarter Choice Uncirculated US Mint

Washington has appeared on the obverse since 1932, the 200th anniversary of his birth. In early July 1932, newspapers announced that the Washington quarter was being struck and would be issued at the end of the month, once there were sufficient pieces for a nationwide distribution. They stressed that the new quarter was not a commemorative.The new silver quarters entered circulation on August 1, 1932. The reverse prompted discussion as to whether a bald eagle was depicted, or some other sort of eagle. An eagle expert consulted by The New York Times concluded it was a bald eagle.