1935 (D) Washington Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1935

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964

Designer

John Flanagan

Mintage

5,780,000

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

6.3g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$19.33 - $539

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

$9,775 MS67 11-07-2003 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1935 (D) Washington Quarter represents a Denver Mint issue from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 5.8 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 13% of 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. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 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 #5798.

Rarity Notes

Mintage of 5,780,000 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.