1946 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
$8,050 MS67 01-08-2003 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1946 Washington Quarter represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 53.4 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 80% 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 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 #5830.
Rarity Notes
High mintage of 53,436,000 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 #5830; NGC #15830
External References
Error Varieties(36)
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-015
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-017
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-018
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-019
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1946 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1946 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1946 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
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