Description
Basic Information
• Country: United States
• Denomination: ¼ Dollar (Quarter Dollar)
• Year: 1952
• Series: Washington quarter
• Person on Coin: George Washington
• Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 6.25 g
• Pure Silver Content: ~5.6 g
• Diameter: 24.3 mm
• Edge: Reeded
Design
Obverse
• Portrait of George Washington facing left.
• Inscription LIBERTY above the head.
• Motto IN $%& WE TRUST to the left.
• Date 1952 below.
Reverse
• American eagle with wings spread perched on arrows.
• Olive branches below representing peace.
• Inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUARTER DOLLAR.
Historical Context
• Washington quarters with 90% silver were minted from 1932–1964.
• After 1965, U.S. quarters switched to copper-nickel clad coins without silver.
Grade on Your Slab
• G-6 (Good)
• Heavy wear with the design mostly smooth but still recognizable.
• Graded by MEGA – Middle East Grading Alliance.
Mint Marks for 1952
Three mints produced the 1952 quarter:
• Philadelphia – no mint mark
• Denver (D)
• San Francisco (S)
The mint mark is found on the reverse below the eagle.
Approximate Market Value
Because of heavy wear, value is mainly from silver:
• Typical value: about $5 – $8 USD depending on silver price.
💡 Collector Tip:
Even worn U.S. quarters from before 1965 are popular because they contain 90% silver.