1947 Washington Quarter

The 1947 Washington Quarter had a lower mintage than some of the others from the Philadelphia Mint. There was a total mintage of just over 22.5 million coins. The 1947 Washington Quarter is the rarest of the 1947 coins, but this one isn’t rare overall. The 1947 Washington Quarter is an abundant coin otherwise, and shouldn’t be too difficult to find one to add to your Washington Quarter series collection, just more difficult to find Mint State coins from the Philadelphia Mint versus the San Francisco and Denver Mint of this same year.

History of the 1947 Washington Quarter

The 1947 Washington Quarter is a valuable coin to add to your collection, and at relatively lower prices, it is an accessible one too. When looking for that ideal 1947 Washington Quarter for your collection, cherrypicking is advised to ensure you find an attractive, well-struck coin with a nice luster. Gems from this date exist, and it is worth the effort to find them. The Washington Quarter was designed by John Flannagan to celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birthday. The coin features Washington’s portrait on the obverse and the American Bald Eagle on the reverse.