1950 Washington Quarter

The 1950 Washington Quarter had a total mintage of just under 25 million from the Philadelphia Mint. The 1950 Washington Quarter is readily available in most circulated grades. In a higher Mint State, this coin is the second most common out of all of the coins in the Washington Quarter series. Some of the highest grades of the 1950 Washington Quarter are just over five thousand dollars making it a somewhat accessible and affordable coin for those looking to complete their Washington Quarter series collections.

History of the 1950 Washington Quarter

The 1950 George Washington Quarter is an accessible coin in the Washington Quarter series. It typically has a solid strike and a white and frosty luster depending on the grade and the coin. Cherrypicking is advised for the 1950 Silver Washington Quarter to ensure you find the highest quality, most attractive coin to add to your collection. The Washington Quarter was designed by John Flanagan and was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s day of birth. The obverse of this coin depicts a profile of America’s first president, George Washington. The reverse has a large image of the bald eagle with its wings spread, standing on a bundle of arrows and an olive branch.