1943 Quarter

The 1943 Washington quarters have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

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Specifications

1943 Washington Quarter (XF). We are a retail center based in Wisconsin. We are top rated sellers on Amazon and Ebay as well as here on Etsy. We maintain 100% positive feedback. You can check out all of our items on sale by going to our website and click on the links. We offer a no questions asked. Both the Trumpet-Tail S and the old Small S of 1932-41 are known for 1943-S. The former is rare, while the latter is extremely so. A few repunched mintmark varieties are known for the Serif S. 1943-S Washington Quarter. The 1943-S Washington Quarter had a mintage of just 21,700,000 and was minted at the San Francisco mint. The composition of these Silver Washington Quarter coins is 90% silver and 10% copper. The silver coins were produced from 1932 - 1964. 1943 Washington Quarter BU Uncirculated Mint State 90% Silver 25c US Coin. 1943 P Washington Quarter PCGS MS 9.

Type: Washington Quarter
Year: 1943
Face Value: $0.25
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Silver Weight: .18084 oz.
Total Weight: 6.25 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $4.93

The US minted the 1943 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1943 D and 1943 S quarter. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin.

Series	Location	Quantity Minted
1943	Philadelphia	99,700,000
1943 D	Denver	16,095,600
1943 S	San Francisco	21,700,000

Value

This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $4.93 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.24 per ounce.

The 1943 quarter with no mint mark is worth around $5 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $9 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $37.

The 1943 D quarter is worth around $8 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $28 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $55.

Lastly the 1943 S quarter is worth around $9 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $26 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $55.

Double Die Error Coins

There are double die error coins for both the 1943 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1943 S quarter. For both series the error can be found on the obverse side of the coins. If the markings overlap each other then the coin is a double die error.

The 1943 quarter with no mint mark double die error coin can be quite valuable. This coin is worth around $2,500 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $5,000 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $12,000.

The 1943 S quarter double die error coin is not as valuable, but it can still command a high price. This coin is worth around $200 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $500 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $1,650.

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Grading System

Extremely fine- The hair lines look sharp. The only signs of wear are on the eagle's breast and at the top of the eagle's legs.

MS 60 uncirculated- There are no signs of wear. The coin has luster, but there may be a few stains, abrasions, or surface marks.

MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.

Sources:

1943 Quarter Error

See also:

1944 Quarter
1942 Quarter
1941 Quarter

1943 D Washington Quarter

Coin Dealer Insight: 1943 saw double die obverses produced at both Philadelphia and San Francisco with the rarer ones being produced at Philadelphia. San Francisco double die coins are worth some 10 times common value with the ones produced at Philadelphia being around 90 times more valuable. 1943 was also the last year that any silver Washington quarter had a double die obverse.

Value: Can usually be found and sold for somewhere between $8.75-$45.00 price dictated by condition, certification, and current demand. Other factors include location, inventory, and urgency of sale.

Estimated Value Based on Scale:

Mint:Denver

Production: 16,095,000 Washington Quarters were minted at the Denver mint in 1943.

Silver: This coin is 90% Silver with a silver weight of around .1808 troy ounce pure silver. The other 10% is copper having no significant intrinsic value.

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