1940 (S) Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 β estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$10,200 MS68 03-31-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1940 (S) Washington Quarter is a quarter minted at the San Francisco Mint, within the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 8.2 million, this is a less common issue β ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 18% of 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. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $80 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 #5813.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 8,244,000 pieces. A moderately available issue, though gem examples (MS-65 and above) can be elusive due to the typically weak strikes and contact marks found on silver quarters of this era.
Cross References
PCGS #5813; NGC #15813
External References
Error Varieties(15)
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1940-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1940-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
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