1951 Washington Quarter

The 1951 Washington Quarter had a total mintage of over 43 million from the Philadelphia Mint. The 1951 Washington Quarter is readily available in most circulated grades. In a higher Mint State, this coin is the easiest of the 1951 Washington Quarters to find in Gem condition. Some of the highest grades of the 1951 Washington Quarter are just under five thousand dollars, making it a somewhat accessible and affordable coin for those looking to complete their Washington Quarter series collections.

History of the 1951 Washington Quarter

The 1951 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 coin. Cherrypicking is advised for the 1951 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.