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1932 Washington Quarter

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1932 Quarter coin

About This Coin

The 1932 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — the first year of the series. In 1932, the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints struck 6,248,800 Washington quarters. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with olive branches below. First year of the Washington Quarter, issued for the bicentennial of Washington's birth. The 1932-D (mintage 436,800) and 1932-S (mintage 408,000) are key dates. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $20 to $12K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $144K in MS66 grade at Bowers & Merena. Designed by John Flanagan.

Value Estimates

$20.1 - $12,171

Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Specifications

Year
1932
Denomination
Quarter
Series
Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964
Weight
6.25g
Diameter
24.3mm
Designer
John Flanagan
Edge
Reeded

Strike Types & Varieties(3)

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