1941 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1941 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — 9th of 32 years in the series. In 1941, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 111.8 million. This ranks 24th of 32 years by total mintage, above the series median of 87.8 million. 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 in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 92 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, doubled working hub reverse and 2 other types. Produced 9 years after the celebrated 1932 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $19 to $159 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $29K in MS68 grade at David Lawrence RC. Designed by John Flanagan.