1943 (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
$17,625 MS68 01-09-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1943 (D) Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 16.1 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 12% 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. Wartime production. No composition change for quarters (unlike nickels). Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $80 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 #5821.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 16,095,600 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 #5821; NGC #15821
External References
Error Varieties(29)
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1943-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1943-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1943-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1943-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
