1972 (S) Proof 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
$1,035 PR65 01-01-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1972 (S) Proof Washington Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998 series. The U.S. Mint produced 3.3 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value is approximately $6. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6004.
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1972-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1972-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1972-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1972-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1972-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1972-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
