1940 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
$19,975 MS68 CAC 01-09-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1940 Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 35.7 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 76% 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. Production stabilized at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $72 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 #5811.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 35,704,000 pieces. Common in circulated grades. Uncirculated examples are available but high-grade gems are scarcer due to bag marks and handling during the silver era.
Cross References
PCGS #5811; NGC #15811
External References
Error Varieties(26)
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
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1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
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1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
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1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1940 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1940 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
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1940 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1940 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
