The 1945 Washington quarters have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

1945 Quarter

Specifications

Type: Washington Quarter
Year: 1945
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 1945 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1945 D and 1945 S quarter. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin.

Series Location Quantity Minted
1945 Philadelphia 74,372,000
1945 D Denver 12,341,600
1945 S San Francisco 17,004,001

Value

This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $4.93. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.25 per ounce.

The 1945 quarter with no mint mark is worth around $6.50 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $10 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $35.

The 1945 D quarter is worth around $6.50 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $12 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $40.

Lastly the 1945 S quarter is worth around $6.50 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $10 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $35.

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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:

The Red Book


See also:

1946 Quarter
1944 Quarter
1943 Quarter