1937 (S) 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
$16,800 MS67+ 11-18-2020 Stack's Bowers
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 San Francisco Mint, this issue is identified by the S 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
Semi-key date with a mintage of 1,652,000 pieces. Scarcer than most issues in the series and particularly challenging to find in higher uncirculated grades.
Cross References
PCGS #5805; NGC #15805
