The first year of issue Washington Quarter was struck at the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints, with both the 1932-D and 1932-S generally considered to be the key dates of the series. Entry-level examples in the circulated grades trade for approximately $100. The 1950-D D Over S is beloved by collectors – especially series enthusiasts and die variety aficionados. There is moderate doubling on the words IN and GOD in the motto show evidence of doubling. Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez is a journalist, editor, and blogger who has won multiple awards from the Numismatic Literary Guild. Even worn specimens are exceedingly challenging to find, and collectors pay considerable sums to obtain an example of this popular die variety. For one, no mint sets were issued by the United States Mint in 1983 (or in the previous year, 1982). However, contact marks and other detractions can affect the grade. The 1950-S Over D is a popular piece coveted by many Washington quarter specialists. One of two very scarce 1932 Washington quarters, the 1932-S is the lowest-mintage regular-issue date in the series. Just like the variety already described, you'll need a strong magnifying glass to see this RPM variety. Once again, look carefully at the motto "In God We Trust" for evidence of doubling.
Make sure you inspect the coin carefully to make sure it isn't a damaged coin that appears to be a doubled die.

An average circulated specimen has a value of at least $100. Look for a small "S" on the reverse below the wreath. Whether by accident or by design, there is only one real set of Washington Quarter error coins: the 1950 D/S and S/D overstrikes. In this case, an "S" was punched into the die. Compare the picture at the left to the 1934 Light Motto to see the difference between the two. A quick summary would include heavy and light mottos, double die obverses, years 1932 S & D,1933 (none), 1934 Light + Heavy Mottos, 1934 DDO, 1937 DDO, 1942 DDO (Denver), 1950 S over D. For photo examples, further details, and more key dates and errors read the rest of the article.

Also, a crippling recession meant few people were saving 1983 quarters in uncirculated condition in any quantity. These blemishes bring uncirculated examples of these coins down into the MS63 to MS65 range.

In fact, the mintage was so small they only produced 408,000 of them. Pay special attention to the "G" in the word GOD, the bottom of letters in the word TRUST, and the areas of the date as indicated in the photo on the left. They were initially designed by John Flanagan and modified by William Cousins in 1999 for the launch of the 50 State Quarters. Remember, not all varieties make a coin valuable. The Spruce Crafts uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. The mintmark was manually punched into the die by a worker using a heavy hammer and a metal punch with a small letter. It certainly is a conditional rarity. The series now spans ten decades, and over those years, most of the regular issues have proven quite common. The 1932-D had a mintage of 436,800 pieces, many of which went into circulation. Washington quarters have been the workhorse of the American economy since they debuted in circulation back in 1932. Surely, super-nice Washington quarters of any date or mintmark are worth decent premiums. This spread was more pronounced on the coin as doubling can be found in the word LIBERTY at the top of the coin, and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and in the date at the bottom of the coin. This date is one of two popular Washington quarter overmintmarks for the year. Uncirculated examples sell for well over $1,000.

Look for strong doubling on the letters "G" In the word GOD, the "T," "R," and "S" in the word TRUST.

Prices for circulated examples start around $275. Knowing the Washington quarter key dates, rarities, and varieties will help you realize that small differences on the coin can mean large differences in its value.Many factors going to determining the value of a coin, and some of them are quite valuable while others are not. Examples trade for around $125 or more in worn grades. Washington Quarter Key Dates, Rarities and Varieties Being produced for more than 67 years the Mint has had ample opportunity for several key dates and varieties to be made. Many factors going to determining the value of a coin, and some of them are quite valuable while others are not. This particularly scarce variety trades for about $500 and up in the circulated grades. Die Cracks: When dies wear out they crack from usage. Although there are two distinct varieties for this coin, they were both produced equal volumes so that neither one carries an extra value over the other. Study the pictures and read each description carefully so you can identify these coins. Look for a small "D" on the reverse below the wreath. An average circulated specimen has a value of at least $100.

But how can a coin with a mintage of 673,535,000 be considered uncommon?