1950 (S) 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
$19,800 MS68 03-31-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1950 (S) Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 10.3 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 18% 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. Post-war production. The 1950-D/S are San Francisco issues valued in high grade. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $84 to $1.4K 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 #5844.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 10,284,004 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 #5844; NGC #15844
External References
Error Varieties(11)
1950-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1950-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1950-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1950-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1950-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1950-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1950-S Over Mint Mark OMM-001
1950-S Over Mint Mark WOMM-001
1950-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1950-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
