1943 (S) 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
$23,000 MS68 04-01-2008 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1943 (S) Washington Quarter represents a San Francisco Mint issue from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 21.7 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 16% of 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). Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. 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 #5822.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 21,700,000 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 #5822; NGC #15822
External References
Error Varieties(41)
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-015
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-017
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-018
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-019
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-020
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-021
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-022
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1943-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1943-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
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