1947-D Washington Quarter

The 1947-D Washington Quarter has a lower mintage than many of the other silver Washington Quarters in the series, but it is still relatively common and available in higher, uncirculated grades.. The 1947-D Washington Quarter had a total mintage of just over 15 million from the Denver Mint. This attractive coin is possible to find in Mint State in most grades, and even higher Mint States grades.. The 1947-D Washington Quarter will bring value to any Washington Quarter series collection. 

 

History of the 1947-D Washington Quarter

The 1947-D Washington Quarter is valuable because of the Denver Mint mark, and it is mostly relatively common, but slightly less so than the San Francisco minted coin from the same year. It’s also a valuable coin due to its attractive surfaces and frosty luster. The Washington Quarter was designed by John Flanagan to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s day of birth. His portrait can be found on the obverse of the coin, while the American Bald Eagle clutching a bundle of arrows, flying over an olive branch, can be found on the reverse. This Washington Quarter can be located in uncirculated, Mint State condition, and it is worthwhile to find one. 

 

1947-D Washington Quarter Value

The 1947-D Washington Quarter value ranges to upwards of over sixteen thousand dollars for the highest Mint State grades. When searching for the 1947-D Washington Quarter to add to your collection, look for one with a nice frosty luster and beautiful surfaces. Cherrypicking is advised with most of the coins in this series. The 1947-D Washington Quarter is possible to find in Gem condition and would make a great addition to any Washington Quarter series collection.

 

Type of coin: Quarter

Year: 1947-D Washington Quarter Value

Washington Quarter Mint Mark: Denver

Total mintage: 15,338,400

Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Face value: 25 cents

Weight: 6.30 grams

Edge: Reeded

Designer: John Flanagan

Diameter: 24.30 millimeters