1941 (S) 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
$28,750 MS68 08-14-2022 David Lawrence RC
Description
The 1941 (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 16.1 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 14% 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. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. 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 $92 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 #5816.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 16,080,000 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 #5816; NGC #15816
External References
Error Varieties(13)
1941-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1941-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1941-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1941-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
