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 produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of 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. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. 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
