1942 Proof Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $16,800
- Sold
- Grade
- PR69
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1942 Proof Washington Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 21,123 proof quarters dated 1942. 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. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Estimated market value is approximately $144. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5981.
Rarity Notes
Proof mintage of 21,123. Proof sets from this era are moderately scarce, with most examples found in grades of PR-63 to PR-65.
Cross References
PCGS #5981; NGC #15981
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