1939 (S) 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
$30,000 MS68 05-07-2023 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1939 (S) Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 2.6 million, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 6% of total 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 San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $324 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 #5810.
Rarity Notes
Semi-key date with a mintage of 2,628,000 pieces. Scarcer than most issues in the series and particularly challenging to find in higher uncirculated grades.
Cross References
PCGS #5810; NGC #15810
External References
Error Varieties(15)
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1939-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1939-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
