1937 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
$6,463 MS68 06-07-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1937 Washington Quarter was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a quarter in the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 19.7 million, this is a less common issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 69% of the year's 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. Branch mint production continued. Die varieties exist at several mints. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $129 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 #5803.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 19,696,000 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 #5803; NGC #15803
External References
Error Varieties(13)
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1937 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1937 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
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