1947 (S) 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
$11,500 MS68 04-28-2010 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1947 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 San Francisco Mint, this issue is identified by the S 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 5,532,000 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 #5835; NGC #15835
External References
Error Varieties(11)
1947-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1947-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1947-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1947-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1947-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1947-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1947-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1947-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1947-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1947-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
