1940 (D) Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$17,500 MS68 09-06-2022 eBay
Description
The 1940 (D) Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 2.8 million, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 6% of total production. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with olive branches below. Production stabilized at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $22 to $324 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5812.
Rarity Notes
Semi-key date with a mintage of 2,797,600 pieces. Scarcer than most issues in the series and particularly challenging to find in higher uncirculated grades.
Cross References
PCGS #5812; NGC #15812
External References
Error Varieties(20)
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1940-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1940-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1940-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
