1934 (D) Washington Quarter - Heavy Motto
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
$20,400 MS67+ 04-03-2024 Stack's Bowers
Description
Part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series, the 1934 (D) Washington Quarter - Heavy Motto is a quarter from the Denver Mint. With a mintage of 3.5 million, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 5 mint variants, representing only 3% 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. Production resumed after a one-year gap in 1933. Both Philadelphia and Denver struck quarters. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $539 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #85796.
Rarity Notes
The Heavy Motto variety on the 1934-D is scarcer than the standard issue. Total 1934-D mintage was 3,527,200 pieces, with the Heavy Motto representing a fraction of that total. Recognized by PCGS as a distinct catalog entry.
Cross References
PCGS #85796; NGC #15796
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