1946 Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $8,050
- Sold
- Grade
- MS67
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1946 Washington Quarter represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 53,436,000 quarters dated 1946. 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $54 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5830.
Rarity Notes
High mintage of 53,436,000 pieces. Readily available in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. Well-struck gems with full luster remain desirable despite the large production run.
Cross References
PCGS #5830; NGC #15830
External References
Error Varieties(36)
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
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1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
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1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-018
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-019
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1946 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1946 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1946 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
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