1941 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
$23,500 MS68 01-09-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1941 Washington Quarter represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 79.0 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 71% of the year's 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. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $54 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 #5814.
Rarity Notes
High mintage of 79,032,000 pieces. Readily available in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. Well-struck gems with full luster remain desirable despite the large production run.
Cross References
PCGS #5814; NGC #15814
External References
Error Varieties(53)
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
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1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
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1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-019
1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-020
1941 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1941 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1941 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1941 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1941 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1941 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1941 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1941 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1941 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1941 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
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1941 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
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1941 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-017
1941 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-018
1941 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-019
1941 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-020
1941 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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