1932 (D) Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$143,750 MS66 04-01-2008 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1932 Washington quarter marks the inaugural year of the series, introduced to commemorate the bicentennial of George Washington's birth. The design was originally intended as a one-year commemorative, but Congress chose to continue it as the regular quarter dollar issue, replacing the Standing Liberty design. Sculptor John Flanagan created the obverse portrait based on Jean-Antoine Houdon's celebrated 1785 bust of Washington, while the reverse features a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings perched on a bundle of arrows, with two olive branches beneath. Struck at the Denver Mint, this issue is identified by the D mint mark on the reverse beneath the eagle's tail feathers. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams with a diameter of 24.3mm and a reeded edge.
Rarity Notes
Key date with a very low mintage of only 436,800 pieces. This is one of the lowest-mintage issues in the entire Washington quarter series and commands substantial premiums in all grades. Even well-worn examples are highly sought after by collectors.
Cross References
PCGS #5791; NGC #15791
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