USA 25 cents Washington Quarter 1932
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 164 |
| Mintage | 408,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.75 mm |
| diameter | 24.26 mm |
| weight | 6.25 g |
Obverse:
Head of state
Description:
George Washington (1st President of the USA)
Creators:
John Flanagan (JF)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Description:
Eagle
Creators:
John Flanagan (JF)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
QUARTER DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The 1932-S quarter has the honor of being the lowest mintage circulating issue of this coin series. The number coined is fairly close to the mintage of 1932-D quarters, as neither coin was needed in commerce at the time. The mints struck just enough to provide collectors with three-mint sets, plus an additional quantity to foil speculators. It was thought at the time that 400 thousand coins was a mintage that could never become rare, but rapid expansion of the coin collecting hobby after the mid 1930s soon prompted the hoarding of both 1932-D and 1932-S quarters in all grades. For reasons unknown, the San Francisco edition has proved to be a bit more common in Mint State than its Denver cousin. Perhaps, it was the traditional allure of S-Mint coins that prompted collectors to set aside more of this issue. The number of gems is also higher than for 1932-D, though these coins are still quite scarce for such a popular series. Most survivors have satiny or frosty luster, and attractively toned pieces are highly prized. Worn examples are plentiful, and the premium for such coins was low until the 1950s, when the sheer number of coin collectors made any piece desirable. Many "1932-S" quarters were created from their Philadelphia cousins during the 1950s and '60s, so certified authentication of this issue is mandatory.Read More
