1937 (D) 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
$7,931 MS67+ 01-09-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1937 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 6th 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. Struck at the Denver Mint, this issue is identified by the D mint mark on the reverse beneath the eagle's tail feathers. 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 7,189,600 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 #5804; NGC #15804
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1937-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1937-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1937-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1937-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1937-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1937-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1937-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
