1944 (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
$16,100 MS68 CAC 03-31-2011 Stack's Bowers
Description
A quarter from the San Francisco Mint, the 1944 (S) Washington Quarter belongs to the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 12.6 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 10% 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. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. 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 #5826.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 12,560,000 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 #5826; NGC #15826
External References
Error Varieties(11)
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1944-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1944-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1944-S Variety WMDO-001
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