1951 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
$4,700 MS67+ 09-20-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
Part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series, the 1951 Washington Quarter is a quarter from the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 43.4 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 49% 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $44 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 #5846.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 43,448,102 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 #5846; NGC #15846
External References
Error Varieties(7)
1951 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1951 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1951 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1951 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1951 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1951 Variety WMHO-001
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