1941 (S) Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). 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 Washington quarter was produced as the United States emerged from the Great Depression and approached the brink of World War II. John Flanagan's silver quarter design continued unchanged, featuring Washington's portrait after Houdon's 1785 bust on the obverse and the heraldic eagle reverse. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this issue is identified by the S mint mark on the reverse beneath the eagle's tail feathers. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams with a diameter of 24.3mm and a reeded edge.
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
