1937 (D) 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
$7,931 MS67+ 01-09-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1937 (D) Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 7.2 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 25% 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. Branch mint production continued. Die varieties exist at several mints. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $174 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 #5804.
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
