How Much is a 1935 Quarter Worth (Price Chart)

The 1935 Washington quarter is one of the most common and recognizable coins that the US Mint produced. Today, many Americans stumble upon this coin in old collections that belonged to their elders.

Unless you are an experienced collector, you probably need to have the coin checked to determine your 1935 quarter value precisely. Its price will primarily depend on factors like the coin type, its mint mark, and grading. Let’s see.

 

1935 Quarter Types 

There are three types of 1935 Washington quarters that differentiate by engraved mint marks. Three mints produced quarters this year, including those in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco.

1935 Washington quarter

Location Year Minted Value
Philadelphia 1935 32,484,000 $3.73 to $18
San Francisco 1935 S 5,780,000 $3.73 to $131
Denver 1935 D 5,660,000 $3.73 to $53
Total / 43,924,000 /

As always, coins minted in Philadelphia don’t have a mint mark, while you can recognize the other quarter types by:

  • The D mint mark on those minted in Denver
  • The S mint mark on those minted in San Francisco

Engraver John Flanagan designed the Washington quarter in honor of George Washington’s 200th birth anniversary. You can see the President’s image on the coin obverse while an American bald eagle with spread wings is above a pile of arrows and olive branches on the reverse.

The starting price of each 1935 Washington quarter is approximately $4, reflecting the value of silver this piece contains. It was made of 90% silver.

1935 Quarter without a mint mark

1935 Quarter without a mint mark
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As usual, 1935 Washington quarters minted in Philadelphia didn’t have the mint mark. This mint produced roughly 75% of all quarters that year or exactly 32,484,000 pieces.

Since these coins are the most common, they typically go for the lowest prices. For instance, a coin in very good condition is generally worth $7, while you can expect to find the one in very fine condition for about $9.

The most valuable are uncirculated pieces. The minimum price of an uncirculated coin in an MS 60 grade is $22. The most expensive are specimens with an MS 65 grade, and you can find them on the market at a price of $70.

1935 Washington quarter

Face value 25 cents ($0.25)
Compound 90% silver and 10% copper
Silver weight 0.18084 troy ounces (5.62 g)
Coin weight 0.20094 troy ounces (6.25 g)
Coin diameter 0.95669 inches (24.3 mm)
Coin thickness 0.06889 inches (1.75 mm)
Shape Round
Edge Reeded

The 1935 Washington quarter is not classified as a unique and special piece. If you find a coin with the highest possible grade, you can sell it for $4,000. However, it is an extremely low price for a silver coin in mint condition compared to other similar pieces.

1935 Washington quarter value*

Quality 1935 1935 S 1935 D
Fine $6.65 $6.9 $6.9
Very fine $6.9 $7.8 $9
Extra fine $7.4 $14 $24
AU $9 $42 $138
MS 60 $25 $110 $268
MS 65 $167 $336 $705

*by USA Coin book

1935 D Quarter

1935 D Quarter

Even though the Denver mint issued 5,780,000 Washington quarters or 13% of all pieces produced in 1935, these coins are sometimes challenging to find. Therefore, the 1935 D quarter is the most valuable type, particularly the one in an uncirculated grade.

Year

1935 Washington quarter value*

Fine quality Extra fine quality Uncirculated quality
1935 $7.7 $9 $10
1935  S $8 $14 $38
1935  D $8 $20 $125

*by JM Bullion

The 1935 D quarter in average condition is typically valued at $5 to $7, while pieces in very fine condition are generally worth $10. Rarer specimens, like uncirculated quarters in an MS 60 grade, go for $240, while an MS 65 graded coin is worth $425.

1935 S Quarter

1935 S Quarter

The San Francisco mint produced the least amount of Washington quarters in 1935, making them the hardest to find. They manufactured 12% of all Washington quarters this year or 5,660,000 pieces.

1935 Washington quarter value*

Year Quality
Good Fine Extra fine Uncirculated
1935 $3.73 $3.73 $4.46 $18
1935  S $3.73 $3.73 $6.28 $53
1935  D $3.73 $3.73 $22 $131

*by CoinStudy

A 1935 S quarter in good condition is worth up to $7. If it is in a very fine condition, the value can rise to $10.

For an extra fine condition coin, you can get up to $15, depending on the dealer. A specimen in an uncirculated condition typically goes for $100, but it needs to be classified at least in an MS 60 grade. Those in an MS 65 grade can go up to $215.

 

The Most Valuable 1935 Quarters

The most expensive 1935 Washington quarters include uncirculated coins with an MS 68 grade. They are hard to find and typically go for a few thousand dollars at auctions.

1935 Washington quarter value*

Year Quality
Good Fine Extra fine Uncirculated
1935 $3.5 to $3.7 $3.7 to $4 $5 to $5.3 $12+
1935 S $3.5 to $3.7 $3.7 to $4 $8 to $10 $65+
1935 D $3.5 to $3.7 $4 to $4.25 $22 to $24 $160+

*by Coinflation

For instance, an uncirculated MS 68 quarter with no mint mark typically costs at least $7,500. Some collectors will pay up to $8,750 for an exceptional specimen.

A few years ago, a 1935 D quarter in mint condition was sold for $4,888 at auction after the original owner took great care of it. This piece had unscratched surfaces and a flawless luster, making it unique.

 

1935 Quarter Value Grading

1935 Quarter Value Grading

Two types of people buy 1935 Washington quarters, collectors and investors. Investors typically don’t care about the coin condition and are only interested in their melt value. On the other hand, collectors find the grade vital.

1935 Washington quarter value*

Quality 1935 1935 S 1935 D
Good $3 to $5 $3 to $5 $3 to $5
Uncirculated $20 $80 $200

*by COIN HelpU

Like other coins that originate in the 1930s, most Washington quarters minted in 1935 have some visible damage. As you can guess, a better grade means fewer signs of wear and a higher price.

Most people opt for professional grading companies to determine the coin grade, but you can roughly check your coin on your own.

Uncirculated – 1935 Washington quarters in this grade have the most value. They never came out of the mint in most cases. So, you can’t notice any damage on their surfaces, except for traces of the bag left on some pieces. Be aware that 1935 quarters in the mint state are scarce and most valuable.

1935 Washington quarter value*

Quality 1935 1935 S 1935 D
Good $8 $8 $8
Very good $8.3 $8.3 $8.55
Fine $8.55 $8.55 $9.5
Very fine $9.5 $9.5 $14.3
Extra fine $10.5 $16.2 $33.25
Uncirculated $23.75 $95 $240
Brilliant uncirculated $105 $335 $715

*by Hobbizine

Extra fine – Most 1935 quarters in this grade went through exchanges, but not for an extended period. Although you can notice some visible signs of wear, most details on the surface are still preserved.

An amateur often can’t notice lighter scratches and stains, but an experienced professional who closely inspects the coin will see every imperfection. Extra fine pieces are not rare, but you should spend time finding one on the market.

Fine – Quarters in fine condition are relatively common and inexpensive. They always have visible signs of wear, including marks and scratches. After spending years in circulation, the first signs of wear and tear, like texture changes over the George Washington face, are visible.

1935 Washington quarter value*

Quality 1935 1935 S 1935 D
Good $5.63 $7.76 to $9.32 $5.63
Very good $5.63 $8.1 to $9.7 $5.63
Fine $6.3 to $10.53 $8.78 to $12.15 $10.8 to $16.2
Very fine $9.79 to $12.96 $11.5 to $19.45 $17.55 to $35.65
Extra fine $11.48 to $14.58 $18.9 to $32.4 $37.8 to $73
AU $13.5 to $21 $37.8 to $81 $128 to $218
MS 60 $20.25 to $24.3 $101 to $122 $221 to $254
MS 61 $22.95 to $27.54 $105 to $126 $234 to $269
MS 62 $27 to $32.4 $108 to $130 $260 to $300
MS 63 $32.4 to $38.9 $115 to $130 $273 to $314
MS 64 $48.6 to $58 $128 to $143 $300 to $344
MS 65 $74 to $101 $202 to $247 $403 to $468
MS 66 $128 to $143 $364 to $416 $495 to $568
MS 67 $364 to $403 $845 to 960 $1,440 to $1,690
MS 68 $7,500 to $8,750 / /

*by Greysheet

Good – Washington quarters in this condition have countless damages and signs of wear due to heavy circulation. Be prepared that most coins from 1935 are in this grade and are not worth much money. In most cases, you will see investors buying these coins and selling them for silver melt value.

 

Summary

The 1935 Washington quarter is one of the most frequently-found silver coins in the US. Even though you can’t expect to get rich after selling your piece, you can get a few extra bucks for a specimen in a decent condition. The grade will always determine the coin price, so be careful when analyzing yours.

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