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 is a quarter produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. 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. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. 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
