1955-D Washington Quarter

The 1955-D Washington Quarter has the lowest mintage out of all of the Washington Quarters produced between 1941 and 1964. Collectors and investors of the time imagined that the low mintage would drive the price and rarity of the coin upwards, but that wasn’t the case. Many of the 1955-D Washington Quarters were saved by the roll, and today it’s relatively easy to find this coin in higher grades, but not the highest. Some believe it is almost impossible to find the 1955-D Washington Quarter in grades higher than MS66 and MS67.

History of the 1955-D Washington Quarter

The 1955-D Washington Quarter key date is a special coin to add to any collection. With the lowest mintage and a Denver Mint Mark, this one is valuable and worthwhile seeking out higher grades. Cherrypicking is advised when looking for your perfect 1955-D Washington Quarter, and it is possible to find a sharp strike and attractive luster on this coin. The Washington Quarter was designed by John Flanagan to commemorate the 200th anniversary of first president George Washington’s birthday. You will find a profile of George Washington on the obverse, and a bald eagle with its wings spread, holding a bundle of arrows over an olive branch on the reverse.