A step by step method is presented to judge collector quality and identify the silver Washington quarters worth more.
- Step 1: Date and Mintmark Variety – Dates hold the key to identify potential value.
- Step 2: Grading Condition – Collectors are in search of high-grade coins. Judge condition comparing to images and video.
- Step 3: Special Qualities – Quickly separate the high demand pieces and recognize the silver potential of all first era Washington quarters.
Washington quarters of the early years are 90% silver forming a solid base and premium over face value. As a collectible; 1932 to 1964 dated quarters (the silver years) are popular with collectors assembling date – mintmark sets.
Notice on the value chart a major dividing line: Washington quarters are worth more in mint state condition by the largest margin. Additionally, certain dates are beginning to develop premiums in circulated condition. Follow the steps to identify your coin.
Washington Quarters Value 1932 to 1964 |
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Condition of Coin | ||||
Date | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine |
Mint State |
Washington Quarters Value Updated | 1/27/2025 | |||
1932 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.56 | $54 |
1932 D | $54 | $91 | $188 | $771 |
1932 S | $48 | $50 | $69 | $238 |
1934 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.56 | $25 |
1934 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $43 | $128 |
1935 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.06 | $17 |
1935 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $51 | $148 |
1935 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $8.54 | $55 |
1936 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.69 | $23 |
1936 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $67 | $375 |
1936 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $28 | $76 |
1937 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.06 | $29 |
1937 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $24 | $47 |
1937 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $34 | $113 |
1938 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $17 | $64 |
1938 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $27 | $61 |
1939 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.69 | $10.30 |
1939 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $8.54 | $34 |
1939 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $25 | $79 |
1940 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.69 | $21 |
1940 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $28 | $86 |
1940 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.06 | $29 |
1941 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.38 | $7.25 |
1941 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.06 | $24 |
1941 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.06 | $25 |
1942 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1942 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.06 | $16 |
1942 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $8.54 | $37 |
1943 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.38 | $6.74 |
1943 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.56 | $25 |
1943 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.56 | $28 |
1944 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.38 | $6.74 |
1944 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.69 | $17 |
1944 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.38 | $10.30 |
1945 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.38 | $6.74 |
1945 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.38 | $20 |
1945 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $7.00 |
1946 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1946 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $7.25 |
1946 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.74 |
1947 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $8.03 |
1947 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $7.25 |
1947 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.74 |
1948 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1948 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $8.03 |
1948 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.38 | $7.00 |
1949 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.56 | $31 |
1949 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.69 | $25 |
1950 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $8.03 |
1950 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $7.00 |
1950 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $8.03 |
1951 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1951 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.74 |
1951 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $7.00 |
1952 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.74 |
1952 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.74 |
1952 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $8.03 |
1953 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1953 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.74 |
1953 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.74 |
1954 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1954 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.74 |
1954 S | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.74 |
1955 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1955 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1956 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1956 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1957 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1957 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1958 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1958 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1959 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1959 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1960 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1960 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1961 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1961 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1962 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1962 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1963 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1963 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1964 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
1964 D | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $6.47 |
The above are wholesale Washington quarters value. Computed from dealer’s price lists with various mark-up factors figured in. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling.
You can expect variations in value to occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs.
Step 1: | Date and Mintmark are Identified
After a lapse of production in 1931 a new Washington quarter was introduced in 1932 the bicentennial of Washington’s birth. The obverse is filled with the bust of George Washington with softly detailed hair tied in the back. A reverse is of an eagle wings outspread standing on a bundle of arrows – symbolic of strength and resolve with two olive branches below – peaceful intensions.
Mints and Mintmarks of the Silver Washington Quarter Series
First era Washington quarters; 1932 to 1964 are 90% silver and a popular variety of the series with collectors. Availability of all dates and mintmark combinations attracts both new and advanced collectors with sets assembled in many grades of condition. Mint state coins attract the most attention and are worth in line with initial mintage numbers. Identity of mintmarks narrows the range of how much these silver quarters are worth.