1946 (D) Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$6,463 MS67+ 06-08-2016 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1946 Washington quarter was produced during the postwar period as the American economy transitioned from wartime production to peacetime prosperity. The 90% silver quarter continued unchanged in its Flanagan design, with Washington's portrait on the obverse and the heraldic eagle on the reverse. Struck at the Denver Mint, this issue is identified by the D mint mark on the reverse beneath the eagle's tail feathers. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams with a diameter of 24.3mm and a reeded edge.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 9,072,800 pieces. A moderately available issue, though gem examples (MS-65 and above) can be elusive due to the typically weak strikes and contact marks found on silver quarters of this era.
Cross References
PCGS #5831; NGC #15831
External References
Error Varieties(24)
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
