1962 Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$26,400 MS67+ 03-16-2019 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1962 Washington quarter was produced during the final years of silver coinage in the United States. Rising silver prices and industrial demand for the metal were already creating supply pressures that would ultimately lead to the Coinage Act of 1965, ending the 90% silver composition for circulating quarters. This issue carries Flanagan's classic design with Washington's obverse portrait and the eagle reverse. This Philadelphia Mint issue carries no mint mark, following the convention for the principal mint facility. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams with a diameter of 24.3mm and a reeded edge.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 36,156,000 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.
Cross References
PCGS #5872; NGC #15872
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1962 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
