1953 Washington Quarter

The 1953 Washington Quarter had a total mintage of over 18 million coins from the Philadelphia Mint. This coin is one of the rarer of all of the Washington Quarters in the series. Finding an attractive 1953 Washington Quarter is possible with a little effort, as many have marks, and would make a great addition to a silver Washington Quarter series collection. The 1953 could be considered a Washington Quarter key date and is very affordable considering its difficulty to find in higher grades.

History of the 1953 Washington Quarter

The 1953 Washington Quarter is more rare than many of the other coins in the series, and can be hard to find in higher, uncirculated grades. With that being said, this coin is still very affordable considering its rarity and higher grades have sold for less than $5000. The 1953 Washington Quarter often has a more marked-up and rough surface than some of the others. The Washington Quarter was designed by John Flanagan in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of first United States President, George Washington’s birthday. The Washington Quarter features the profile of George Washington on the obverse of the coin. The reverse showcases the American Bald Eagle with its wings spread wide, clutching a bundle of arrows and floating over an olive branch.