1939 (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
$14,400 MS68 08-31-2022 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1939 (D) Washington Quarter, struck at the Denver Mint, is part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 collection. With a mintage of 7.1 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 16% 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. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $114 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 #5809.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 7,092,000 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 #5809; NGC #15809
External References
Error Varieties(13)
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1939-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1939-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1939-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1939-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1939-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1939-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1939-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1939-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1939-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
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