1937 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
$6,463 MS68 06-07-2015 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. 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 19,696,000 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 #5803; NGC #15803
External References
Error Varieties(13)
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1937 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1937 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
