1942 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
$5,581 MS67+ 01-09-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1942 Washington Quarter, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 102.1 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 73% of the year's 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. 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 #5817.
Rarity Notes
High mintage of 102,096,000 pieces. Readily available in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. Well-struck gems with full luster remain desirable despite the large production run.
Cross References
PCGS #5817; NGC #15817
External References
Error Varieties(40)
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-015
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-010
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-013
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-014
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
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