History of the 1932-D Washington Quarter
The 1932-D is the king of Washington quarters. Struck in the depths of the Depression, when demand for new coins had collapsed, its mintage of 436,800 went almost entirely into circulation — collectors of the era saw the new quarter as a one-off commemorative rather than a series worth saving by mint mark.
The result is a coin that is expensive worn and genuinely rare uncirculated. Unlike its sister key 1932-S, which was saved in somewhat greater numbers, the 1932-D in mint state is the toughest regular-issue Washington quarter by a wide margin.
The 1932-D quarter was struck in 1932 in 90% silver. Each coin weighs 6.25 grams. Production took place at Denver (D), with 436,800 struck.
How much is a 1932-D quarter worth?
Like every collectible coin, the value of a 1932-D quarter comes down to grade, rarity and demand. The ranges below are approximate retail prices collectors pay for problem-free examples — coins that have been cleaned, scratched or holed usually trade well below these figures.
Printed price guides age quickly. The most honest benchmark is what comparable coins actually sold for, which is why CoinVault Pro shows live values built on Numista catalog data and real eBay sold results whenever it identifies a coin.
- Good (G-4): $75–$110
- Fine (F-12): $130–$180
- Extremely Fine (XF-40): $300–$450
- MS-63: $1,500–$2,500
How to identify a genuine 1932-D Washington Quarter
Before you get excited about a potential find, confirm that the coin in your hand matches the genuine article. Work through this checklist:
When a coin fails any of these checks, treat it with suspicion. Modern counterfeits can be convincing at arm's length, but weight, dimensions and die details rarely lie.
- The D mint mark sits below the wreath bow on the reverse; added marks often float too high or lean incorrectly.
- Genuine 1932 quarters show the designer initials JF at the base of Washington’s neck.
- Weight should be 6.25 grams with a reeded edge and silver-through edge color.
Check your 1932-D quarter with CoinVault Pro
The fastest way to find out what you have is to photograph the coin with CoinVault Pro. The app identifies it using Gemini AI combined with Coin-CLIP image matching, estimates a grade on the full Sheldon 1–70 scale, and shows live market values built on Numista catalog data and real eBay sold prices.
From there you can add the coin to your collection, track its value over time, put upgrades on your wishlist, or list it on the in-app marketplace with escrow protection. The app is free to download on iOS and Android.