1932 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1932 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — the first year of the series. In 1932, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 6.2 million. This represents the lowest annual mintage in the entire series, 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. First year of the Washington Quarter, a bicentennial commemorative that became permanent. The 1932-D (mintage 436,800) and 1932-S (mintage 408,000) are key dates. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 6 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, repunched mint mark. Across its variants, estimated values range from $20 to $12K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $144K in MS66 grade at Bowers & Merena. Designed by John Flanagan.