The 1935 Washington quarters have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

1935 Quarter

Specifications

Type: Washington Quarter
Year: 1935
Face Value: $0.25
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Silver Weight: .18084 oz.
Total Weight: 6.25 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $5.05

The US minted the 1935 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1935 D quarter and 1935 S quarter. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin.

Series Location Quantity Minted
1935 Philadelphia 32,484,000
1935 D Denver 5,780,000
1935 S San Francisco 5,660,000

Value

This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $5.05. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.94 per ounce.

The 1935 quarter with no mint mark is worth around $8 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $9. In extremely fine condition the value is around $11. In uncirculated condition the price is around $22 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $70.

The 1935 D quarter is worth around $8 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $17.50. In extremely fine condition the value is around $20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $245 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $425.

Lastly the 1935 S quarter is worth around $8 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $10. In extremely fine condition the value is around $15. In uncirculated condition the price is around $100 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $225.

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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.

 

Sources:

The Red Book


See also:

1936 Quarter
1934 Quarter
1932 Quarter