1952 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
$4,600 MS67 CAC 10-25-2010 David Lawrence RC
Description
The 1952 Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 38.8 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 38% 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. Three-mint production continued through the early 1950s. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $41 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 #5849.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 38,780,093 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 #5849; NGC #15849
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1952 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1952 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1952 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1952 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1952 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1952 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1952 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
