1948 (D) Washington Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1948

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964

Designer

John Flanagan

Mintage

16,766,800

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

6.3g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$19.33 - $67

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

$8,050 MS67+ 04-18-2012 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1948 (D) Washington Quarter is a quarter minted at the Denver Mint, within the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 16.8 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 25% 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $67 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 #5837.

Rarity Notes

Mintage of 16,766,800 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.