1953 Washington Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1953

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964

Designer

John Flanagan

Mintage

18,536,120

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

6.3g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$19.33 - $42

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

$4,500 MS68 11-15-2018 eBay

Description

A quarter from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1953 Washington Quarter belongs to the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 18.5 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 21% of 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $42 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 #5852.

Rarity Notes

Mintage of 18,536,120 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.