1945 Washington Quarter
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About This Coin
The 1945 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — 13th of 32 years in the series. In 1945, coins were struck at the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 103.7 million. This ranks 22nd 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 100 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, inverted mint mark and 1 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $19 to $61 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $20K in MS68 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by John Flanagan.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
