1954 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
$17,250 MS68 01-08-2003 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1954 Washington Quarter is a quarter minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 54.4 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 50% 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 $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 #5855.
Rarity Notes
High mintage of 54,412,203 pieces. Readily available in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. Well-struck gems with full luster remain desirable despite the large production run.
Cross References
PCGS #5855; NGC #15855
External References
Error Varieties(11)
1954 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1954 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1954 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1954 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1954 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1954 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1954 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1954 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1954 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1954 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1954 Variety WMHO-001
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