1945 Quarter
- Type: Washington Quarter Year: 1945 Mint Mark: No mint mark Face Value: 0.25 USD Total Produced: 74,372,000 Silver Content: 90% Silver Weight.1808 oz. Silver Melt: $4.83 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $6, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $55 at auction.
- 1945-S Washington Quarter Value in mint state is worth $6 and up retail but it must be in a PCGS, NGC, ANACS or ICG holder. A raw or ungraded uncirculated example will sell for less.
- 1945 Washington Quarter NGC MS-66. $119.00 Qty: Add to Cart. 1970-S Kennedy Half NGC PF-67 Star. $32.00 Qty: Add to Cart.
- The 1945 quarter with no mint mark is worth around $5 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $8 for coins with an MS 60 grade.
Detailed information about the coin ¼ Dollar 'Washington Silver Quarter', United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data.
- 1945 Washington Quarter
Coin Info
With World War II winding down and troops returning home, the United States economy was in a period of adjustment. Hundreds of millions of quarters (and billions of other coins in total) were struck at the United States Mint during the war, meaning circulation channels had an abundant supply of coins necessary to sustain commerce. While coin production overall was stepped up in comparison to mintages from a decade earlier, astute numismatists will quickly realize that coin output from 1945 is relatively lower than compared to the previous few years.
Lower mintages were also the case for Washington quarters, as can be seen below in the mintage and value table:
1945, 74,372,000 minted; $7
1945-D, 12,341,600; $10
1945-S, 17,004,001; $9
*Values are for coins in a grade of Extremely Fine.
While the Denver and San Francisco mint quarters from 1945 are markedly scarcer than their Philadelphia counterpart, they are still affordable even in the Mint State grades. Even the most expensive of the three issues, Denver, can be bought in a grade of Mint State-63 for less than $25.
No matter what uncirculated Washington quarter issues you buy, look for crisp, well-struck specimens with plenty of luster. These are beautiful coins that you’ll be proud to own for years to come.
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The 1945 quarter value is a minimum of $4.52 . A fair price for an old coin that is normally found relatively worn.
It is the large silver content that helps raise the value to $4.52 . Most circulated Washington quarters in the 1940's trade at or near this price.
If you discover your coin is in the 'Uncirculated' condition, now it is worth a premium. Additionally, the two branch mint issues, Denver and San Francisco are even more valuable. These are identified by a small 'D' or 'S' found on the reverse.
It is always possible your 1945 quarter is worth more.
The adjacent image is a very nice uncirculated quarter, bright and lustrous and showing no signs of wear. The type of coin any collector would gladly add to their collection, also a coin dealers would pay extra to add to inventory.
The coin value chart defines prices by the date, the presence of a mintmark and the condition of your coin.
| 1945 Quarter Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||||
| Date | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine | Uncirculated |
| 1945 Quarter Value Updated | 2/8/2021 | |||
| 1945 | $4.52 | $4.52 | $4.80 | $6.00 |
| 1945 D | $4.52 | $4.52 | $4.80 | $14 |
| 1945 S | $4.52 | $4.52 | $4.52 | $6.23 |
A listing of '1945-D' is a quarter struck at the Denver mint in 1945. The 'S' or 'D' mintmark is located on the reverse, below the wreath. Also, different condition definitions and a section on how to 'Grade' your quarters is found below.
Grading Finds 1945 Quarter Value
The most valuable Washington quarters are always the 'Uncirculated' examples, the first image. The lowest value quarters are in 'Good' condition. Most collectors eventually replace these 'Good' coins with a finer example.
Uncirculated: Best described as never been touched, appearing as if fresh from the mint. The color of the coin is either bright silver white or naturally toned. Technically the requirement is the total absence of wear. Look for the first evidence of abrasion from circulation showing as a break of the delicate luster on the cheeks.
Extremely Fine: Still sharply defined with abundant detail remaining. Examine the high points of the hair, curls above the ear, including the cheek and neck line for minimum wear. This quarter should standout from the rest in better quality.
Fine: The 1945 quarter value is reduced as wear has begun to take its toll on this quarter. Flattened areas of wear cover Washington's hair and curls. Although the hair line along the forehead is visible.
Good: The rim and the tops of the lettering are now connected to a degree. The portrait is distinct but in outline form. This 1945 quarter is typical of the condition that trades at the silver bullion value.
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If collectors like your coin they don't hesitate to pay for it. In an internet auction held by Teletrade Coin and Currency Auctions, $340 was the final bid on a superb 1945-D Washington Quarter.
The quarter combined gleaming silver white luster on a bold sharp strike, with no detracting marks.
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