1935 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
$7,200 MS68 03-31-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1935 Washington Quarter is a quarter minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 32.5 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 74% of the year's 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. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $98 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 #5797.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 32,484,000 pieces. Common in circulated grades. Uncirculated examples are available but high-grade gems are scarcer due to bag marks and handling during the silver era.
Cross References
PCGS #5797; NGC #15797
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1935 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1935 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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