1957 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1957 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — 25th of 32 years in the series. In 1957, coins were struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 125.7 million. This ranks 26th 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. 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 in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 23 known die varieties for this date across 6 categories, including bisecting rim to rim die crack, cud, doubled die obverse and 3 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $19 to $40 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $11K in MS68 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by John Flanagan.