1934 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1934 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — the second year of the series. In 1934, coins were struck at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 102.8 million. This ranks 21st of 32 years by total mintage, above the series median of 87.7 million. 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. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 31 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, repunched mint mark. Struck two years after the 1932 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $19 to $539 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $22K in MS67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan.