1952 (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
$21,150 MS67+ 06-27-2019 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1952 (D) Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 49.8 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 49% of the year's 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. Three-mint production continued through the early 1950s. 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 $45 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 #5850.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 49,795,200 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.
Cross References
PCGS #5850; NGC #15850
External References
Error Varieties(9)
1952-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1952-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1952-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1952-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1952-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1952-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1952-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1952-D Variety WMHO-001
