1942 Quarter
The 1942-P Washington Quarter had a mintage of just 102,096,000 and was minted at the Philadelphia mint. The composition of these Silver Washington Quarter coins is 90% silver and 10% copper. The silver coins were produced from 1932 - 1964. Each quarter contains.1808 ounces of silver. The diameter is 24 mm. Detailed information about the coin ¼ Dollar 'Washington Silver Quarter', United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data. Engraver: John Flanagan. John Flanagan (1865–1952)was a sculptor who was known for his designs for coins and medals. Not only is this rare coin a proof, meaning that it is a special early sample of a coin issue, but it was also cast on top of a 1941 Canadian quarter (hence the 1941 mark on its tail side.).
Silver Composition
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) | Uncirculated (MS-60) | Uncirculated (MS-65) | Proof (PR-65) |
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| $6.54 | $6.54 | $6.54 | $6.54 | $7.13 | $7.67 | $8.56 | $39 | $143 |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1942 Washington Quarter is Worth $6.54 in Average Condition and can be Worth $8.56 to $39 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $143 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $4.9498
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Condition: VG10
1942 US Mint Proof Set
The 1942 Proof Set (Buy on eBay) was the final set to be produced by the United States Mint before the war caused another suspension in production. The mintages for the proof coins reached their highest levels to date, and a change in composition provided a sixth coin for collectors this year.
The Philadelphia Mint continued to handle production of the collector coins, striking proof versions of the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Mercury Dime, Washington Quarter, and Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Towards the end of the year, the composition of the nickel was changed to 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese in order to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. Proof coins were struck with both the original and new silver compositions.
The mintage for the 1942 Proof Set is generally stated as 21,120, which is the equal to the lowest mintage for an individual proof coin of the year.
The 1942 proof coins are found mostly with brilliant proof finishes. It is extremely rare to encounter coins with cameo proof devices and only a handful of coins exist that have been certified as such.
The US Mint sold the proof coins either individually or as part of a complete set. The complete sets included the Jefferson Nickel struck under the original composition, while the 35% silver version was offered separately late in the year. Although the US Mint did not offer complete 6 coin sets, including both versions of the nickel, these became popular on the secondary market.
No proof coins would be struck during the years 1943 to 1949. Initially the delay was caused by the second World War, and later the US Mint would be busy striking millions of medals for military awards. The 1950 Proof Set would eventually mark the return of the collector product that continued to grow in popularity.
1942 Quarter Dollar Coin Value
1942 Proof Coin Mintages
1942 Quarter No Mint Mark
- 1942 Proof Lincoln Cent: 32,600
- 1942 Proof Jefferson Nickel (nickel): 29,600
- 1942 Proof Jefferson Nickel (35% silver): 27,600
- 1942 Proof Mercury Dime: 22,329
- 1942 Proof Washington Quarter: 21,123
- 1942 Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollar: 21,120
1942 Proof Set Information
1942 Quarter Coin
Coins per Set: 6
Face Value: $0.91 (five coins)
Original Issue Price: $1.89 (five coins)
Mintage: see above