1934 (D) Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$21,850 MS67 05-01-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
Part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series, the 1934 (D) Washington Quarter is a quarter from the Denver Mint. With a mintage of 3.5 million, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 5 mint variants, representing only 3% of total production. 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. Production resumed after a one-year gap in 1933. Both Philadelphia and Denver struck quarters. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $539 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5796.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 3,527,200 pieces. A moderately available issue, though gem examples (MS-65 and above) can be elusive due to the typically weak strikes and contact marks found on silver quarters of this era.
Cross References
PCGS #5796; NGC #15796
External References
Error Varieties(5)
1934-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1934-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1934-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1934-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1934-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
Other Strike Types in This Series
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