1. 1943 Quarter Price
2. 1943 Quarter Silver
3. 1943 Quarters

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Heritage Auctions' Fed. 27 to 28 floor auctions held in association with the American Numismatic Association National Money Show in Atlanta, along with a separate March 2 online session, brought nearly $15 million total. Below is one of the transactions that provides a good teaching point in our hobby.

The Lot:

1943-D Washington quarter dollar, PCGS MS-68

The Price:

$11,750

The Story:

In 1943, as World War II raged, more than 16 million quarter dollars were struck at the Denver Mint. In circulated and in lower Mint State grades, a 1943-D Washington quarter dollar is a common issue. But in Mint State 68 it’s a condition rarity and PCGS has graded just a single example in this grade with none finer. It sold for $11,750 at a Feb. 27 Heritage auction.

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Surprisingly, it has been offered twice recently at auction.

On Nov. 3, 2013, it sold for $12,925 and on Jan. 14, 2013, it brought $17,625.

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The 1943 Washington quarters have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

Specifications

Type: Washington Quarter
Year: 1943
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 1943 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1943 D and 1943 S quarter. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin.

Value

This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $4.93 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.24 per ounce.

The 1943 quarter with no mint mark is worth around $5 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $9 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $37.

The 1943 D quarter is worth around $8 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $28 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $55.

Lastly the 1943 S quarter is worth around $9 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $26 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $55.

Double Die Error Coins

There are double die error coins for both the 1943 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1943 S quarter. For both series the error can be found on the obverse side of the coins. If the markings overlap each other then the coin is a double die error.

1943 Quarter Price

The 1943 quarter with no mint mark double die error coin can be quite valuable. This coin is worth around $2,500 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $5,000 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $12,000.

The 1943 S quarter double die error coin is not as valuable, but it can still command a high price. This coin is worth around $200 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $500 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $1,650.

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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:

1943 Quarter Silver

See also:

1943 Quarters

1944 Quarter
1942 Quarter
1941 Quarter