1939 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
$8,625 MS68 04-18-2012 Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1939 Washington Quarter is part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 33.5 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 78% 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. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $84 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 #5808.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 33,540,000 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 #5808; NGC #15808
External References
Error Varieties(26)
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-015
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1939 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1939 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
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