1946 (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
$6,463 MS67+ 06-08-2016 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1946 (D) Washington Quarter is a quarter from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 9.1 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 14% 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $53 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 #5831.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 9,072,800 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 #5831; NGC #15831
External References
Error Varieties(24)
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
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