The US 1938 Quarter, part of the Washington Quarter series designed by John Flanagan, features George Washington’s profile, symbolizing stability during the Great Depression. Struck in 90% silver, the coin reflected economic hardship as silver’s value fluctuated. Politically, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs aimed to revive the economy, influencing public confidence in currency.
The US 1938 Quarter’s silver content tied it to global economic recovery, as nations adjusted their monetary policies. The coin’s continued mintage highlighted government efforts to sustain commerce. Flanagan’s enduring design reinforced national unity amid economic and political challenges of the late 1930s.