1950 (D) 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
$7,638 MS68 CAC 11-01-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
A quarter from the Denver Mint, the 1950 (D) Washington Quarter belongs to the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 21.1 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 37% of 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. Post-war production. The 1950-D/S are San Francisco issues valued in high grade. 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 $54 to $4.3K 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 #5842.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 21,075,600 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 #5842; NGC #15842
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1950-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1950-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1950-D Over Mint Mark OMM-001
1950-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1950-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1950-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1950-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1950-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
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