By Blake Alma
1939 Washington Quarter Value Guide
The 1939 Washington Quarter is a 90% silver U.S. quarter and an early issue in the Washington quarter series. Collectors value this coin based on condition, mint mark, and silver content.
Quick Facts
- Year: 1939
- Denomination: Quarter Dollar
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Weight: 6.25 grams
- Diameter: 24.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Designer: John Flanagan
1939 Washington Quarter Mint Marks
- No Mint Mark (Philadelphia)
- D Mint Mark (Denver)
- S Mint Mark (San Francisco)
Mint marks are located on the reverse, below the wreath and above the word QUARTER DOLLAR.
1939 Washington Quarter Value
Values vary depending on condition and mint mark.
- Good (G-4): $6 – $7
- Fine (F-12): $7 – $9
- Extremely Fine (EF-40): $10 – $15
- About Uncirculated (AU-50): $18 – $30
- Mint State (MS-60+): $40 – $300+
Silver content provides a base value even for heavily worn coins.
Silver Content
- Actual Silver Weight: 0.1808 troy ounces
- Melt Value: Varies with current silver prices
Known Errors and Varieties
While no major varieties are widely recognized for the 1939 Washington Quarter, error coins may include:
- Off-center strikes
- Broadstrikes
- Clipped planchets
- Die cracks or cud errors
Error coins can be worth significantly more depending on severity and condition.
How to Identify a 1939 Washington Quarter
- Check the date (1939) on the obverse
- Look for a mint mark on the reverse
- Confirm a solid silver edge with no copper stripe
- Examine wear on Washington’s hair and cheek, and the eagle’s feathers
Is the 1939 Washington Quarter Valuable?
The 1939 Washington Quarter is considered a collectible silver coin with steady demand. Higher-grade examples and lower-mintage mint marks are more valuable.