1942 (D) 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
$9,600 MS68 06-17-2018 Heritage Auctions
Description
A quarter from the Denver Mint, the 1942 (D) Washington Quarter belongs to the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 17.5 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 13% 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. Final pre-war year at three mints. Some 1942-D coins show weak mint marks. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $49 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 #5818.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 17,487,200 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 #5818; NGC #15818
External References
Error Varieties(25)
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
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