Check the date
Look for 1964 or earlier
Check the edge
Silver quarters have a solid silver-colored edge
No copper stripe should be visible
Weigh the quarter
Silver quarters weigh about 6.25 grams
Modern clad quarters weigh about 5.67 grams
Inspect the mint mark
Some 1992–2018 proof quarters are silver
Check for proof finish
Silver proofs often have a mirror-like surface
Use a magnet
Silver is not magnetic
Compare sound
Silver quarters make a higher-pitched ring when dropped gently
Check the design type
Washington quarters from 1932–1964 are often silver
Verify with a coin scale or professional coin dealer