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 was struck at the San Francisco Mint as a quarter in 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. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. 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
1950-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
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