1955 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1955 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — 23rd of 32 years in the series. In 1955, coins were struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 21.7 million. This ranks 4th of 32 years by total mintage, below 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. The 1955-D is a common date. San Francisco mint mark varieties are collected. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 10 known die varieties for this date across 2 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse. Across its variants, estimated values range from $19 to $61 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $41K in MS67+ grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan.