1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Washington Quarter — Coin Value

Washington Quarter

What the 1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Washington Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Washington Quarter value — Ungraded $4 · MS66 $53. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Washington QuarterMint · SYear · 1979
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Which version do you have?

If you simply want the item, buy the TYPE 2 PROOF for $5. The TYPE 1 PROOF, priced at $3, offers a slightly different, likely more desirable, edition or packaging, though the price difference is minimal. For the casual collector wanting the cheapest entry point, the TYPE 2 PROOF is sufficient. Those seeking the specific appeal of the TYPE 1 PROOF should pay the extra $2 for that version.

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Item details

Series
Washington Quarter
Year
1979
Mint
S

1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Washington Quarter value

A raw (ungraded) 1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Washington Quarter runs around $4, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands $53.

What drives the price

Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$4eBay sold comps
MS66$53eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the general market value for an ungraded 1979 S Washington Quarter?
The ungraded value for this 1979 S Washington Quarter is currently listed at $5.
How much more is an MS66 version worth compared to an ungraded one?
An MS66 graded example of the 1979 S Washington Quarter is valued at $47.
What series does this specific quarter belong to?
This coin belongs to the Washington Quarter series and was minted in 1979.

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