1953 (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
$4,744 MS67 12-04-2008 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1953 (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 56.1 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 63% 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. 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 $51 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 #5853.
Rarity Notes
High mintage of 56,112,400 pieces. Readily available in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. Well-struck gems with full luster remain desirable despite the large production run.
Cross References
PCGS #5853; NGC #15853
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1953-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1953-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1953-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1953-D Over Mint Mark OMM-001
1953-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-001
1953-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1953-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
