1950 Proof Washington Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$3,720 PR68+ 12-07-2019 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1950 Proof Washington Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 51,386 examples, making this ranked 0th of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 0% 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $92. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5982.

Rarity Notes

Proof mintage of 51,386. Proof sets from this era are moderately scarce, with most examples found in grades of PR-63 to PR-65.

Cross References

PCGS #5982; NGC #15982