1936 Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$9,000 MS68 08-28-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1936 Washington quarter was struck during the Great Depression era, a period when economic hardship reduced commerce and many Americans hoarded silver coins. John Flanagan's design, now in its 5th year of production, features Washington's profile based on Houdon's 1785 bust on the obverse, with a heraldic eagle perched on arrows and flanked by olive branches on the reverse. This Philadelphia Mint issue carries no mint mark, following the convention for the principal mint facility. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams with a diameter of 24.3mm and a reeded edge.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 41,300,000 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 #5800; NGC #15800
External References
Error Varieties(24)
1936 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1936 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1936 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1936 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1936 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1936 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1936 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1936 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1936 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1936 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1936 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1936 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1936 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1936 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1936 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1936 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1936 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1936 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1936 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1936 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1936 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1936 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1936 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
