1943 (S) 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
$23,000 MS68 04-01-2008 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1943 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 San Francisco Mint, this issue is identified by the S 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 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
