1940 Washington Quarter
The 1940 Washington Quarter had a large mintage of over 35 million from the Philadelphia Mint. The coin was created to commemorate first United States President George Washington’s 200th anniversary of his birthday. This coin replaced the Standing Liberty Quarter and was the first design change for coins in the U.S. since 1916. The coin features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse, and an American Bald Eagle with wings spread wide on the reverse. The 1940 Washington Quarter is fairly common in Gem condition, but can command a higher price than some of the other coins in the Washington Quarter series.
History of the 1940 Washington Quarter
The 1940 Washington Quarter was released following the Great Depression. Since this coin had a high mintage, it is relatively common in most grades and easy to find just the right coin for your Washington Quarter collection. The 1940 Washington Quarter is fairly easy to find in Gem condition and many have a nice, frosty white luster. The obverse of the Washington Quarter is a portrait of George Washington. The reverse of the coin has a magnificent bald eagle on it with its wings spread wide, standing on a bundle of arrows and an olive branch.
1940 Washington Quarter Value
The 1940 Washington Quarter value ranges up to almost $20,000 for higher grade Mint State uncirculated coins. This coin is fairly common in most grades, and cherrypicking would be wise to ensure you find one with a sharp strike and an attractive luster. The 1940 Washington Quarter is a valuable coin to add a Washington Quarter series collection.
Type of coin: Quarter
Year: 1940 Washington Quarter
Washington Quarter Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Total mintage: 35,704,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 25 cents
Weight: 6.30 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: John Flanagan
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters