1937 25C MS67 Certification #07849817, PCGS #5803

Designer: John Flanagan Content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper Weight: 6.30 grams Diameter: 14.30 millimeters Edge: Reeded Mint: Philadelphia Production Strikes: 19,696,000 General Description: In observance of the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, the government decided to redesign the quarter dollar to depict the image of our first president. A lively competition ensued, and picked from this was a proposal of John Flanagan, a New York sculptor. The obverse of the Washington quarter dollar shows the head of Washington, modeled after a bust by Houdon, facing left, with LIBERTY above, IN GOD WE TRUST to the left, and the date below. The reverse shows a modernistic perched eagle, with a wreath below and E PLURIBUS UNUM above. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUARTER DOLLAR inscriptions are at the borders. In silver alloy the type was minted continuously from 1932 to 1964, with the exception of 1933. (Source: Bowers, Q. David, “United States Coins by Design Types - An Action Guide for the Collector and Investor” Washington Quarter Dollars were struck for circulation at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Proof versions were struck exclusively at the Philadelphia Mint. Key dates in the series include the 1932-D and S, plus the 1936-D. Major varieties include Heavy, Medium, and Light Mottos of 1934, several Doubled Die Obverses, and some Over-Mintmark varieties (click on the "Date, MM, and Major Variety" tab to see a complete listing). In circulated condition, this series is easy to complete and relatively reasonable in price. Most of the coins are directly affected by the price of silver, so values fluctuate up and down based on the current silver price. Whenever the silver price becomes excessive, most of the coins lose their collector premium, and millions have been melted down over the years for their silver content. In Uncirculated condition, several dates, including the aforementioned key dates, become very valuable. Numerous dates are excessively rare in top grades even though they are common in lower grades. The 1937 quarter is easily available in circulated grades. In Gem MS65 condition, it is somewhat underrated. The most common Gems of the the 1930s are the 1935, 1936, and 1939. It's really all about the mintage and the number of coins that were saved. The 1937 is usually considered the "next in line," but it is arguably more difficult to locate than the 1934 and almost as tough as the relatively low mintage 1938. The typical 1937 mint state example is well-struck, white and frosty. This coin comes nice and Superb Gems are available if you look for them. (Source: David Hall, PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Notes: Acquired from David Lawrence Rare Coins, 5/2013

David Hall

The 1937 quarter is easily available in circulated grades. In Gem MS65 condition, it is somewhat underrated. The most common Gems of the the 1930s are the 1935, 1936, and 1939. It's really all about the mintage and the number of coins that were saved. The 1937 is usually considered the "next in line," but it is arguably more difficult to locate than the 1934 and almost as tough as the relatively low mintage 1938.

The typical 1937 mint state example is well-struck, white and frosty. This coin comes nice and Superb Gems are available if you look for them.