1942 (D) 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
$9,600 MS68 06-17-2018 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1942 Washington quarter was struck during World War II. Unlike the nickel denomination, which was changed to a silver-manganese alloy to conserve nickel for the war effort, the quarter retained its standard 90% silver composition throughout the conflict. Wartime demand for coinage was high as the expanding economy and military payrolls required vast quantities of circulating coins. Struck at the Denver Mint, this issue is identified by the D 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 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
