1932 (S) 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
$45,500 MS66 03-22-2020 David Lawrence RC
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 San Francisco Mint, this issue is identified by the S 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 408,000 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 #5792; NGC #15792
