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 produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of 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. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. 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
