You can still see Washington quarters in circulation, there are some of them that can be worth more than their original denomination. The first copies circulated for the first time in 1932 on the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth. It is for that reason that it bears its name.
From that year to the current one, although the original design has been readjusted, this coin with the portrait of Washington on the obverse and the eagle on the reverse It has become an important icon of American currency.
Collectors know perfectly well how to look for and identify them and within the extensive list of rare coins, those from the neighborhoods of Washington, some of them fall into this category, which is why here we mention which are the most sought after in the coin market. auctions.
1932 P Washington neighborhood
It is estimated that more than 5 million copies of this coin were manufactured, this was one of the first of its kind minted in Philadelphia, within the list this is one of the least valuable is said to be able to sell for about $180 dollars.
1935 Washington South Quarter
It is said that more than 32 million of these coins were minted, there are no differences in the design. At the moment, On the auction market it can sell for $240.
1940 D Washington neighborhood
This coin is 90% silver and 10% copper, it has more than 2 million copies minted in Denver, its value on the auction market it is about $288 dollarsbut it will depend on your condition.
1936 Washington South Quarter
This coin is highly sought after among collectors, it is said that It has a value close to $332 dollars, its rarity does not stand out as much as the other coins. It is estimated that the San Francisco Mint minted at least 3 million copies, which were the first to work with the standardized die.
1937 Washington South Side
A year later, another number of coins was produced, this time more than 1 million copies, which currently belongs to the Barrio Washington series, one of them It can cost up to $388 dollars.
1935 D Washington neighborhood
This year the adjustments to the dies by the US Mint were completed. Although there are coins of this type in circulation, according to collectors are difficult to find which raises its price to $555 dollars.
1934 D Washington neighborhood
These coins were minted in Philadelphia and Denver and one of the specimens is in good condition. They can cost up to $960 dollars.
1936 D Washington neighborhood
The coins minted in 1936 of this type are estimated to have been approximately 5 million copies, they were produced with a standardized die, It is currently worth about $1,248 dollars.
1932 Washington South Quarter
More than 80% of the quarters were manufactured at the Philadelphia Mint, so examples in both Denver and San Francisco were scarce, making them much more valuable. On the market they can cost up to $4,426 dollars.
1932 D Washington neighborhood
It is estimated that about 436 thousand of these coins were minted, they are the most significant on the list. with a price that reaches $12,611 dollars. Barrio de Washington coins in general are also sought after for their historical weight.
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