1937 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
$6,463 MS68 06-07-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1937 Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 19.7 million, this is a less common issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 69% of the year's 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 original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $129 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 #5803.
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
