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
Part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series, the 1940 (D) Washington Quarter is a quarter from the Denver Mint. 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. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. 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
1940-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
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