1952 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1952 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — 20th of 32 years in the series. In 1952, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 102.4 million. This ranks 20th of 32 years by total mintage, above 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. Three-mint production continued through the early 1950s. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 27 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, master die doubling obverse and 1 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $19 to $67 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $21K in MS67+ grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan.