🚨 Top Rare Washington Quarters to Watch For
1. 1932-D Washington Quarter (Key Date)
As one of the lowest mintage coins in the entire series (only 436,800 struck), the 1932-D is a legendary “Key Date”. While a circulated version might fetch $100 to $500, a specimen in a high “Superb Gem” grade is a true treasure.
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Top Value: $85,400+ for MS66 grades.
2. 1932-S Washington Quarter (Key Date)
The San Francisco counterpart to the 1932-D, this coin had an even lower mintage of just 408,000. It is essential for any serious collector of silver Washington quarters.
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Top Value: $35,000 – $45,000 in pristine condition.
3. 1972-P Off-Metal Error Quarter
This is one of the most famous modern errors where a quarter was accidentally struck on a silver planchet (intended for a different coin) years after the U.S. stopped using silver for quarters.
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Top Value: $310,000 at auction.
4. 1991-P Minting Error Quarter
Modern era errors can sometimes command more than antique rarities. This specific minting error recently shocked the numismatic world by surpassing expectations at auction.
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Top Value: $330,000+.
5. 1998-P “Wrong Reverse” Quarter
A “Wrong Reverse” error occurs when a coin is struck using a die meant for a different type or year of coin. This extremely rare transitional mistake is highly sought after by error specialists.
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Top Value: $356,000 (Auction Record).
6. 1937 Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)
Look closely at the date and the motto “In God We Trust.” On this rare variety, you can see clear doubling of the letters and numbers.
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Top Value: $2,825 – $15,000+ depending on grade.
7. 1950-D “D Over S” Over-Mintmark
In a rare mistake at the Denver Mint, a “D” was punched directly over an existing “S” mintmark.
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Top Value: $450 – $2,000+.
💎 [Value] Quick Reference Summary
| Quarter Year & Type | Notable Feature | Auction Record / Value |
| 1972-P Error | Struck on Silver Planchet | $310,000 |
| 1991-P Error | Minting Mistake | $330,000 |
| 1998-P Error | Wrong Reverse Die | $356,000 |
| 1932-D | Low Mintage Key Date | $85,400 |
| 1964-D Error | Struck on Silver Planchet | $25,000 – $450,000+ |
| 1943 DDO | Major Doubled Die | $16,500+ |
🎥 [Call to Action]
Don’t Spend Your Silver! If you find a quarter from 1964 or earlier, it is 90% silver and worth at least its weight in metal—but if it has a rare error or a “D” or “S” mintmark from 1932, it could be your ticket to a small fortune.
Check your change for “whitish” edges (silver) rather than reddish-brown ones (standard copper-nickel).
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