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 was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a quarter in 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously 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
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1940 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1940 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1940 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1940 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1940 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1940 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
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