1944 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1944 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — 12th of 32 years in the series. In 1944, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 132.1 million. This ranks 27th of 32 years by total mintage, above the series median of 87.7 million. 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. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 95 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including atypical die clash, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse and 2 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $19 to $57 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $17K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan.