1945 (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
$13,200 MS68 11-21-2023 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1945 (S) Washington Quarter is a quarter minted at the San Francisco Mint, within the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. With a mintage of 17.0 million, this is a less common issue — 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. 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 $53 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 #5829.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 17,004,001 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 #5829; NGC #15829
External References
Error Varieties(30)
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1945-S Improper Mint Mark WIMM-001
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
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