1950 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1950 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — 18th of 32 years in the series. In 1950, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 56.3 million. This ranks 11th of 32 years by total mintage, below the series median of 87.7 million. 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. Post-war production. The 1950-D/S are San Francisco issues valued in high grade. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 23 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, over mint mark and 1 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $19 to $29K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $29K in MS67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan.