1937 (S) Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $16,800
- Sold
- Grade
- MS67+
- Auction house
- Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1937 (S) Washington Quarter is a quarter minted at the San Francisco Mint, within the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 1,652,000 quarters dated 1937. 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. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $22 to $430 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5805.
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
External References
Error Varieties(5)
1937-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1937-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1937-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1937-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1937-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
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