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 was struck at the Denver Mint as a quarter in 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. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. 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
1953-D Variety WMHO-001
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