The Washington Quarter is worth its weight in silver and the 1943 Quarter is important in coin history for coin collectors and users. It is part of a coins series made from 1932 to 188. The value of the 1943 quarter is based on condiotn, grade, and other factors that will be discussed here. So let’s get started with What is a 1943 quarter worth?
History Of 1943 Washington Quarter
The Washington Quarter’s first time was made in 1932 to celebrate the 200th birthday of Washington. The desing of quarters selected is made by John Flanagan and used for the longest duration in the US. This coin series comes with silver in coins made in 1964. At the start of 1965, quarters used for circulation were created with copper-nickel clad. The P mint does not make the first coin from 1965 to 1968. The US Mint made bicentennial quarters in 1975 and 1976. These coins have a colonial drummer boy on the back side with a special 1776-1976 dual date on the front side. Total 1943 quarters made are 137,495,600 out them 1943 quarter (No Mint mark) 99,700,000, 1943 D quarter 16,095,600, 1943 S quarter 21,700,000 quarters. The larger number of Washington Quarter is due to the large demand for coins due to WWII.
1943 Silver Quarter Details
- Category: Washington Quarter
- Mint: 99,700,000
- Obverse Designer: John Flanagan
- Reverse Designer: John Flanagan
- Weight: 6.25 Grams
- ASW: 0.1808oz
- Composition Silver: 90% silver, 10% copper.
- Fineness: 0.9000
1943 Washington Quarter Value Chart
| 1943 Quarter Value | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine | Uncirculated | MS 65 |
| 1,943 | $6 | $6 | $7 | $8-47. | $47 |
| 1943 S | $6 | $6 | $8 | $31-68 | $68 |
| 1943 D | $6 | $6 | $7 | $32-69 | $68 |
| 1943 DDO | $64 | $113 | $229 | $560-3,577 | $6,689 |
| 1943 S DDO quarter | $64 | $113 | $229 | $3,577 |
1943 Washington Quarter Features
1943 Washington Quarter Obverse
The design of coins made by John Flanagan has a photo of Washington on the front side with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST fact left. The word LIBERTY is added on this side with a minting date.
- Its face value is 25 cents.
- its diameter is 0.95512 inches with a round shape
- it is made with 90% silver with added copper
- its thickness is 0.06890 inches and its weight is 0.20094 troy ounces
- It has a reeded edge with 119 reeds.
1943 Silver No Mint Mark Quarter Value
The P mint made about 99,700,000 1943 quarters with no mint mark. The creation of 1943 silver no-mint mark quarters stopped before getting the 100 million mark. These coins are common also in MS66 and mS67 grades. The larger mintage, wear and tear with manufacturing die error is also very common in MS67.
Before getting these also check their issues. In good condition, the coin will have the lowest value due to wear and tear. The value of 1943 silver no mint mark quarter for the circulated condition is about the weight of silver five dollars. In uncirculated condition, the value is about $10. MS66 grade value is 85 dollars.
1943 Silver No Mint Mark Quarter uncirculated condition value is $65000.
| Condition |
1943 Quarter No Mint Mark value
|
| Good | $5 |
| Very good | $5 |
| Fine | 5 |
| Very fine | $5 |
| Extra fine | $5 |
| AU | $6 to $7.20 |
| MS 60 to MS 62 | $7 to $8.40 |
| MS 63 | $8.25 to $10 |
| MS 64 | $11 to $13 |
| MS 65 | $32 to $55 |
| MS 66 | $60 to $80 |
| MS 67 | $200 to $275 |
| MS 68 | $3,750 to $4,500 |
1943 Silver D Mint Mark Quarter Value
Less number of coins made by D mint in 1943 that are 16,095,600. Circulated quarters have a value between five to twenty dollars. The mint state can be 300 dollars. MS68 can have value from $13,500 to $16,200.
| Condition/Grade | 1943 D Quarter Value |
| Good | $5 |
| Very good | $5 |
| Fine | 5$ |
| Very fine | $4.82 to $8.40 |
| Extra fine | $8 to $12 |
| AU | $13 to $21.60 |
| MS 60 | $23 to $27.60 |
| MS 61 | $23.75 to $28.50 |
| MS 62 | $28 to $33.60 |
| MS 63 | $34 to $41 |
| MS 64 | $37 to $44.40 |
| MS 65 | $40 to $55 |
| MS 66 | $55 to $66 |
| MS 67 | $260 to $315 |
| MS 68 | $13,500 to $16,200 |
1943 S Quarter Value
The S mint made about 21,700,000 Washington quarters in 1943. Mostly coins are circulating and can easily be afforded. These coins have a value in the range of five to twenty dollars. In circulated condition their value range is 30 to 500 dollars in the preserved state can be in the range of $12,000 to $15,000 at auctions. In 2008 the 1943 S quarter sold for $23,000.
1943 Washington Quarter Errors
Doubled Die Obverse Error
A doubling effect can seen due to striking the die on coins two or more times. In other words, the minting mark and date have a doubling effect. There is not certain number known for coins that have this error without a mint mark. High-grade coins are of high value. Such as they have a value of $2,500 to $3,500 in extra fine condition and mint state is about $5,000 or higher.
The 1943 S quarter double die error is not high value but has a high value as compared to other coins. in XF condition value is 200 dollars. The uncirculated condition MS60 grade value is 550 dollars. MS65 grade 1943 S is $1,650.