1947-S Washington Quarter 

The 1947-S Washington Quarter had the third lowest mintage from the Washington Quarters produced between 1941 and 1964. The 1947-S had a total mintage of just over 5.5 million from the San Francisco Mint. Due to the low mintage of this coin, collectors were quick to be saved in uncirculated rolls. The 1945-S Washington Quarter is one of the most common of all of the Washington Quarter series coins, and is well worth the addition and beauty it adds to any collection. 

 

History of the 1947-S Washington Quarter

The 1947-S Washington Quarter is an accessible and relatively easy coin to find, and the price of uncirculated, higher Mint State graded coins costs a little more than some of the other coins in the series. The Washington Quarter was designed by John Flanagan to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birthday. It features a portrait of Washington on the obverse of the coin, and an American Bald Eagle with wings spread wide, clutching a bundle of arrows and hovering over an olive branch on the reverse. The 1947-S Washington Quarter is a valuable coin to add to any Washington Quarter series collection, and the San Francisco Mint increases that value. 

 

1947-S Washington Quarter Value

The 1947-S Washington Quarter value ranges to upwards of over eleven thousand dollars for an uncirculated, high-grade coin. Although the cost is higher than some, Gem examples are relatively common, making this a great one to invest in to fill out your Washington Quarter coin collection. When searching for a 1947-S Washington Quarter, cherrypicking is essential. Look for an attractive surface and nice luster. This coin is sure to be a great addition to any Washington Quarter series collection. 

 

Type of coin: Quarter

Year: 1947-S Washington Quarter Value

Washington Quarter Mint Mark: San Francisco

Total mintage: 5,532,000

Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Face value: 25 cents

Weight: 6.30 grams

Edge: Reeded

Designer: John Flanagan

Diameter: 24.30 millimeters