The 1934 Washington quarters have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.
Specifications
Type: Washington Quarter
Year: 1934
Face Value: $0.25
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Silver Weight: .18084 oz.
Total Weight: 6.25 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $4.93
Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as a measure, but they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. The 1934 D quarter is worth around $6 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $12 and in extremely fine condition the value is around $25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $250 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $475. Grading the 1944 Washington Quarter. For coins as old as the 1944 Washington Quarter, the first thing collectors will pay attention to is the condition the coin is in. 1944 was a long time ago, so between then and now these coins have had ample opportunity to become worn, tarnished, or otherwise damaged. The quarter is a Canadian coin, valued at 25 cents or one-fourth of a Canadian dollar. It is a small, circular coin of silver colour. According to the Royal Canadian Mint, the official name for the coin is the 25-cent piece, but in practice it is simply called a quarter.
The US minted the 1934 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1934 D quarter. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Philadelphia | 31,912,052 |
| 1934 D | Denver | 3,527,200 |
Value
This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $4.93 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.26 per ounce.
The 1934 quarter with no mint mark has three different varieties, and they all have different values. There are quarters with the light motto, the heavy motto, and the double die error. The motto on this coin is: 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and it's either shown light or heavy. So if it's a light motto coin then it will be more difficult to see. The double die error coins show a clear overlap over the letters and numbers.
The 1934 light motto quarter with no mint mark is worth around $6 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $8 and in extremely fine condition the value is around $10. In uncirculated condition the price is around $60 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $200.
The 1934 heavy motto quarter with no mint mark is worth around $6 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $8 and in extremely fine condition the value is around $10. In uncirculated condition the price is around $30 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $165.
The 1934 double die error quarter with no mint mark is worth around $55 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $150 and in extremely fine condition the value is around $225. In uncirculated condition the price is around $1,000 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $3,250.
The 1934 D quarter is worth around $6 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $12 and in extremely fine condition the value is around $25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $250 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $475.
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Grading System
Very good- The date is clearly visible. Details on Washington's portrait are faint. Roughtly one half of the eagle's feathers are distinct.
Very fine- Most of the hair details are visible. The eagle's feathers are distinct.
Extremely fine- The hair lines look sharp. The only signs of wear are on the eagle's breast and at the top of the eagle's legs.
MS 60 uncirculated- There are no signs of wear. The coin has luster, but there may be a few stains, abrasions, or surface marks.
MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.
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See also:
1935 Quarter
1932 Quarter
Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 | Silver $26.90
$4.52 is the minimum 1944 quarter value. It is the underlining price of silver moving your coin to this level.
As a collectible the Washington quarter with the 'D' mintmark, indicating the Denver mint is the rarer issue. Followed in lower value by the 'S' mintmark coin, produced at the San Francisco mint.
The Philadelphia mint did not use a mintmark, issued the highest total amount of quarters in 1944, and are today the most commonly found.
To reach higher values your coin must be in nice 'Uncirculated' condition and exhibit great detail. The 1944 quarter pictured is an outstanding example. In this condition it is worth considerably more than the minimum silver value.
In today's market, the circulated 1944 quarter is worth silver bullion value.
| 1944 Quarter Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||||
| Date | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine | Uncirculated |
| 1944 Quarter Value Updated | 2/8/2021 | |||
| 1944 | $4.52 | $4.52 | $4.80 | $6.00 |
| 1944 D | $4.52 | $4.52 | $5.07 | $15 |
| 1944 S | $4.52 | $4.52 | $4.80 | $9.18 |
The '1944-D' listing on the coin value chart indicates a coin minted in Denver in 1944.
Locate the 'D' on the reverse of the quarter, below the eagle. Additionally, the pricing data covers different conditions, how to identify them and 'Grade' your coins is covered in detail next.
Grading Finds 1944 Quarter Value
The grading images are lined up to show the different stages of wear on a Washington quarter. Spanning from the 'Uncirculated' grade down to the 'Good' grade. The descriptions define the 'Grade' and highlight the subtle details to consider.
Hopefully this reveals a higher grade and your 1944 quarter value is well above the minimum.
Uncirculated: A quarter in this grade has never circulated through commerce and survives today untouched. Showing no signs of wear, it still has the look of brand new. The most desirable condition to collectors and the highest values.
Extremely Fine: This quarter exhibits minor evidence of circulation, but was put away before to much wear resulted. Examine the hair and you notice the details are gone. Also the roundness of Washington's neck and cheeks has smoothed out somewhat.
Fine: Most of the small detail in the hair is worn smooth, the detail around the ear is missing, but the major design elements are still bold. True the coin has a circulated appearance, but not tired. Overall a pleasing coin.
Good: The Washington portrait is smooth from circulation, but all essential details remain. The rims of a 1944 quarter are normally still well defined, but have begun to merge into the lettering and date.
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In Depth Washington Quarter Value
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1932 | 1937 | 1941 | |
1934 | 1938 | 1942 | 1946 |
1935 | 1939 | 1943 | 1947 |
1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 |
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1950 | 1954 | 1958 | 1962 |
1951 | 1955 | 1959 | 1963 |
1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 |
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