How Much is a 1950 Quarter Worth (Price Chart)

The Washington quarters collection is an essential part of the US numismatic since it commemorates the first US President. Therefore, these coins are among the first on many beginner collectors’ wish lists.

The Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver mints have produced millions of Washington quarters annually since 1932, so finding any of them is not a challenge. As a result, the 1950 Quarter value primarily depends on its condition and possible errors. Let’s see.

1950 Quarter History

The 1950 Quarter share the same history as the rest of Washington quarters. It all started in 1932 during the Great Depression when the US Mint issued the new quarter. It celebrated the bicentennial anniversary of George Washington’s birthday.

1950 Quarter

Location Year Minted
Philadelphia 1950 24,920,126
Philadelphia 1940 proof 51,386
San Francisco 1950 S 10,284,004
Denver 1950 D 21,075,600
Total / 56,279,730

Sculptor John Flanagan created a winning design featuring George Washington’s bust on the obverse side. There are three engravings around the President’s image, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date, and LIBERTY.

1950 Quarter

Face value $0.25 (25 cents)
Compound Silver (90%) and copper (10%)
Coin weight 0.20094 troy ounces (6.25 g)
Silver weight 0.16493 troy ounces (5.13 g)
Coin thickness 0.06889 inches (1.75 mm)
Coin diameter 0.95512 inches (24.26 mm)
Edge Reeded
Shape Round

The opposite coin side has a bald eagle holding two olive branches. You can see the denomination below the bird and a traditional moto E PLURIBUS UNO above it. Of course, the reverse also contains the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA engraving.

1950 Quarter value*

Quality 1950 1950 S 1950 S/ D 1950 D 1950 D/S
Good $6 $6 $53 $6 $41
Very good $6 $6 $81 $6 $68
Fine $6 $6 $104 $6 $93
Very fine $6 $6 $113 $6 $104
Extra fine $6 $6.6 $171 $6 $171
AU $6.9 $7.2 $287 $6.9 $229
MS 60 $8.2 $12 $401 $8.2 $344
MS 65 $41 $53 $1,135 $41 $3,316
PR 63 $81 / / /

*by USA Coin book

 

1950 Quarter Types

There are three 1950 Quarter types, depending on the mint mark. However, all share the same design, composition, and melt value.

1950 Quarter value*

Year Extra fine quality Mint state
1950 $7 $8
1950 S $7.5 $8
1950 D $7 $8

*by JM Bullion

Their current melt value is $4.16, but it would be a shame to sell a well-preserved 1950 Washington coin for so little money. Most coin dealers will offer you a more significant sum for pieces in the mint state.

1950 Quarter

1950 Quarter
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As always, you should look for a mint mark to determine where the 1950 Quarters come from. Since the Philadelphia mint didn’t use the P letter until 1980, these pieces are without a mark.

1950 Quarter value*

Year Quality
Good Fine Extra fine Uncirculated
1950 $3.8 $3.8 $3.8 $6.1
1950 S $3.8 $3.8 $3.8 $6.1
1950 D $3.8 $3.8 $3.8 $5.3

*by CoinStudy

Philadelphia 24,920,126 struck quarters in 1950, or almost half of the annual mintage. These coins were common and widely circulated. In other words, most are worn out and damaged nowadays, making rare uncirculated pieces highly valued and desirable.

1950 proof Quarter

1950 proof Quarter
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In addition to circulated coins, the Philadelphia mint struck 51,386 proof quarters in 1950. Most collectors want to put their hands on one of these pieces since they have a higher value.

1950 Quarter value*

Quality 1950 1950 S 1950 D
Very good $8.7 $8.8 $8.8
Fine $8.9 $8.9 $8.9
Very fine $9 $9 $9
Extra fine $9.2 $9.6 $9.2
AU $9.6 $10 $9.6
MS 63 $15 $13.5 $14
MS 65 $38 $32.5 $37.5

*by WashingtonQuarters

These coins were multiple struck with more intense luster than the regular quarters. Since they were never circulated, most were undamaged and in perfect condition.

1950 S Quarter

1950 S Quarter

All 1950 Quarters coming from the San Francisco mint have the S mint mark. You can find this letter engraved on the coin reverse, under the bald eagle.

1950 Quarter value*

Year Quality
Good Fine Extra fine Uncirculated
1950 $3.3 to $3.5 $3.3 to $3.5 $3.3 to $3.5 $6+
1950 S $3.3 to $3.5 $3.3 to $3.5 $3.5 to $3.8 $19+
1950 D $3.3 to $3.5 $3.3 to $3.5 $3.3 to $3.5 $75+

*by Coinflation

This mint struck 10,284,004 Quarters in 1950, and there were no significant variations in their value.

1950 D Quarter

1950 D Quarter

The Denver mint came close to the Philadelphia mintage in 1950, with 21,075,600 Washington quarters produced. These coins have the D letter on the reverse. Their value varies from $5 to $50, depending on their condition, but rare pieces can reach the price of a couple of hundred dollars.

1950 Quarter value*

Quality 1950 1950 S 1950 S/D 1950 D 1950 D/S
Good $8.1 $8.1 $27.3 $8.1 $27.3
Very good $8.3 $8.3 $32.8 $8.3 $32.8
Fine $8.6 $8.6 $43.8 $8.6 $43.8
Very fine $8.8 $8.8 $62 $8.8 $66
Extra fine $9.1 $9.1 $185 $9.1 $150
Uncirculated $15.2 $9.5 $380 $15.2 $380
Brilliant uncirculated $48 $33.3 $9,500 $48 $9,500

*by Hobbizine

 

1950 Quarter Key Dates and Rarities 

1950 Quarter Key Dates and Rarities 

Besides standard 1950 Quarters, you can also recognize two specific key date varieties. If you are lucky enough to find one of these two coin types, you can quickly earn up to several thousand dollars. 

1950 Quarter value*

Quality 1950 1950 S 1950 S/D 1950 D 1950 D/S
Very good $4 $4 $35 $4 $35
Very fine $7 $8 $80 $7 $60
Extra fine $8 $9 $140 $8 $115
AU 50 $10 $15 $200 $10 $126
AU 58 $15 $20 $240 $15 $175
MS 63 $18 $25 $400 $25 $200
MS 65 $25 $30 $1,035 $40 $2,530
PR 64 $59 / / / /
PR 65 $690 / / / /

*by COIN HelpU

This year, mints struck two over punched mint mark Quarter variations, S over D and D over S. The total mintage of these rare coins is unknown.

Typically, their value starts at around $50 for good-graded specimens, but the ultimate challenge is finding them in mint condition. The 1950 D/S quarter is more in demand, and one coin reached record value at auction of an impressive $29,375.

 

1950 Quarter Grading

1950 Quarter Grading

Regardless of the 1950 Quarter type you have, its final value depends on the wear level. Experts can determine your coin quality by examining every detail on both sides and the coin rim preservation. Based on the changes that each piece has undergone, these coins are classified into several grades.

Uncirculated – Nobody ever used this coin for any transaction. Its design remained flawless, the surface kept its original luster, and all letters and numbers kept precise edges. So, you can see the President’s face details untouched, as well as sharp hairlines and coat lines.

1950 Quarter value*

Quality 1950 1950 S 1950 D
Good $5.8 $5.8 $5.8
Very good $5.8 $5.8 $5.8
Fine $5.8 $5.8 $5.8
Very fine $5.8 $5.8 $5.8
Extra fine $5.8 $5.8 $5.8
AU $5.8 $5.8 $5.8
MS 60 $11.1 to $13.4 $9.5 to $11.3 $9.5 to $11.3
MS 61 $12.2 to $14.5 $10.8 to $13 $12.3 to $14.6
MS 62 $13.5 to $16.2 $12.2 to $14.6 $14.9 to $17.9
MS 63 $16.2 to $23 $14.6 to $17.8 $20.3 to $24.3
MS 64 $24.3 to 31.1 $24.3 to $29.2 $29.7 to $35.6
MS 65 $33.8 to $47.3 $36.5 to $47.3 $40.5 to $61
MS 66 $54 to $74 $61 to $81 $74 to $108
MS 67 $292 to $390 $260 to $312 $325 to $390

*by Greysheet

Extra fine – Crucial details are still sharp, and engravings are intact on this piece. However, you can feel some flatness under the finger and see discoloration on the surface.

Fine – This Quarter shows many traces of time because it was widely used, and the President’s bust is almost flat. You can recognize George Washington, but his curls and eyebrows are no longer there. The eagle also suffered visible damage, mainly around its claws and arrows.

1950 Quarter value*

Quality 1950 S/D 1950 D/S
Good $54 to $68 $47.3 to $60
Very good $61 to $76 $54 to$68
Fine $68 to 113 $61 to $$89
Very fine  $122 to $218 $88 to $130
Extra fine $214 to $292 $122 to $156
AU $292 to $390 $162 to $232
MS 60 $390 to $448 $247 to $284
MS 61 $422 to $486 $299 to $$344
MS 62 $455 to $523 $488 to $561
MS 63 $488 to $561 $780 to $897
MS 64 $618 to $715 $1,250 to $1,500
MS 65 $1,310 to $1,750 $3,750 to $4.690
MS 66 $1,880 to $2,160 $5,620 to$ 6,880
MS 67 $7,500 to $8,620 $$24,000 to $27,400

*by Greysheet

Good – This coin spent years in circulation, so it typically gets this low grade. You can see that inscriptions merge with the coin rim while the vital design elements are almost entirely gone.

 

Summary

All 1950 Quarters are worth more than their denotation and melt value, while S/D and D/S errors are expensive and in high demand among numismatics. In some cases, these coins can bring you a fortune if you find any in the mint state.

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