1944 Quarter Coin Value (Errors List, “D”, “S” & No Mint Mark Worth)

The 1944 quarter value depends on numerous things, including their quality, appearance, luster, color, and the place of minting. Most are not particularly precious, but they often cost many times more than their face value.

The best thing is that these coins are made of silver, meaning they have a particular value regardless of whether they are collectible or not. Therefore, you can buy them as an investment, although you are uninterested in numismatics.

	1944 quarter value Chart
Condition	1944 no mint mark quarter	1944 D quarter	1944 S quarter
Good	$6	$6	$6
Very good	$6	$6	$6
Fine	$6	$6	$6
Very fine	$6	$6	$6
Extra fine	$6	$9	$9
AU	$7	$10	$10
MS 60	$10	$12	$15
MS 65	$32	$36	$46

History of the 1944 Quarter

The first Washington quarters appeared in circulation in 1932 as commemorative coins. The initial idea was to celebrate this President’s 200th birthday. Thanks to these coins’ immediate popularity, the US Mint continued their issue in 1934, after a year of break.

Unlike some American coins that lasted only a decade or two, these pieces are still actual, and their minting will probably continue for a long. However, there was a moment when officials considered the possibility of replacing Washington’s portrait with Kennedy’s.

After the 35th President’s assassination, one of the suggestions was to put his image on quarters. Although it was almost certain that this would happen, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy opposed such a decision. Replacing such an important man in American history was unacceptable to her.

John F. Kennedy got a half-dollar and quarters with the first President on the obverse have survived by now. Unfortunately, it was impossible for their composition to remain the same.

High silver prices made minting unprofitable, and the US Mint was forced to replace coins made of 90% silver with smaller and lighter cupronickel-clad pieces in 1965.

1944 Washington quarters Types
Location	Year	Minted
Philadelphia	1944 no mint mark quarter	104,956,000
Denver	1944 D quarter	14,600,800
San Francisco	1944 S quarter	12,560,000
Total	/	132,116,800

The 1944 quarter set was in a group of those made of precious metal. Their mintage was huge in that period, and the Philadelphia mint issued a record number of coins.

This mintage was the highest in the first three decades of series existence, but many coins were in relatively poor condition. The Philadelphia mint surpassed that level of production only in 1964.

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Features of the 1944 Washington Quarter

Despite considering putting portraits of historical figures on coinage to be a monarchical custom, Washington got his own coin in 1932. It happened 135 years after he finished the second presidential mandate.

The officials considered replacing his profile in 1964 and replacing it with Kennedy’s after his assassination, but Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy disagreed.

She found it inappropriate to replace such a prominent historical figure regardless of the tragic circumstances that befell her family and the entire nation a few months earlier.

The obverse of the 1944 Washington Quarter

The 1944 Washington quarter obverse shows a relatively simple design with the first American President in the center.

You can see his portrait facing left and recognize details like a specific hairstyle typical for this historical period. Engraver John Flanagan faithfully portrayed his sharp profile, determined gaze, and lush hair tied back in a ponytail.

Besides the Founding Father’s image, you can also see inscriptions IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY, the minting date, and Flanagan’s initials, JF, on this coin side.

The reverse of the 1944 Washington quarter

The designer decided to make a complicated reverse design with the American bald eagle in the coin center. The bird with outspread wings perches on an arrow bundle and looks to the left.

Under its claws are two olive branches with QUARTER DOLLAR below. Coins from Denver and San Francisco also have the letter D or S, representing the mint mark, between them. Those from Pfiladelphia have this space empty.

The top part is reserved for the name of the country, the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and the significantly smaller inscription, E PLURIBUS UNUM. It represents the unity of many states in one country.

1944 Washington quarters Details
Face value	25 cents ($0.25)
Shape	Round
Compound	Silver – copper alloy
Silver weight	5.623 g (0.1808 troy ounces)
Total coin weight	6.25 g (0,2204 troy ounces)
Coin diameter	24.3 mm (0,95669 inches)
Coin thickness	1.75 mm (0,06870 inches)
Edge	Reeded

Other features of the 1944 Washington quarter

Every 1944 Washington quarter has a reeded edge, diameter of 24.3 mm (0,95669 inches), and thickness of 1.75 mm (0,06870 inches). These silver coins weigh precisely 6.25 g (0,2204 troy ounces), including 90% precious metal. It is always 5.623 g (0.1808 troy ounces) of silver.

1944 Washington Quarter Grading

Coin grading is a way to determine each piece’s quality, preservation level, price, and collectibility. Since some 1944 quarters are rare and expensive, you should have your coin evaluated. Sometimes, only a few details distinguish a premium piece from a cheap one. In such cases, only an expert can see the difference.

#	Grade
1	Basal State-1
2	Fair
3	Very Fair
4, 5, 6	Good
7, 8, 10	Very Good
12, 15	Fine
20, 30	Very Fine
40	Extremely Fine
50	About Uncirculated
60	Mint State
65	Mint State
70	Mint State

Please check our grading guides to know your coin scale, It’s the necessary step to know the exact value of your coin.

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1944 Washington Quarter Value Guides

With over 100 million produced quarters, the Philadelphia mint released most of these coins in 1944. The other two mints issued approximately a quarter of the total mintage of 132,116,800 coins. Because of war conditions, all were regularly struck pieces without a specific bunch intended for collectors.

1944 No Mint Mark quarters Value

The highest mintage of 1944 Washington quarters was reached in Philadelphia. This mint issued 104,956,000 coins, and all were without the mint mark, according to the regulations of the time.

Nowadays, these pieces are available on the market, particularly those in lower grades. Therefore, you can expect to find circulated coins for $6 to $9, while those in lower uncirculated conditions are barely one dollar more expensive.

Better-ranked specimens in MS 63 to MS 67 grades are more sought-after, so their prices are expectedly higher. Depending on quality, you can find such quarters for $18 to $300.

Only coins in the high MS 68 ranking are rare, reflecting their price. You can buy one such quarter for $14,500. The record price for this coin type is $16,800, reached in 2022 at Heritage Auctions.

1944 D quarter Value

The Denver mint issued 14,600,800 quarters in 1944, and many of these coins still exist. In most cases, pieces in lower grades cost $6 to $12, while you can find those in the mint state starting from $12.

Quarters in quality under MS 66 are often worth $12 to $44, while it is possible to find the best-looking ones for:

• $225 to $250 (MS 67)
• $7,500 to $11,000 (MS 68)

One collector paid $10,575 for the 1944 D MS 68 quarter in 2015, making it the most expensive among those released in Denver.

1944 S quarter Value

The San Francisco mint had the lowest 1944 quarter mintage of precisely 12,560,000 coins. These specimens with the S mint mark on the reverse are worth approximately $6 to $14, depending on the period spent in circulation and the degree of wear and tear.

The lowest-graded pieces in the mint state cost about $15, while the price increases with better coin quality. So, you can expect them to cost:

• MS 61-rated quarters – $12 to $18
• MS 62-rated quarters – $15 to $20
• MS 63-rated quarters – $17.5 to $30
• MS 64-rated quarters – $25 to $37
• MS 65-rated quarters – $35 to $46
• MS 66-rated quarters – $65 to $75
• MS 67-rated quarters – $260 to $275

The 1944 MS 68 quarters are rare and expensive, and their estimated price is about $4,750 to $9,500. However, the auction record is many times higher, since one such piece sold at $16,100 in 2011.

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Rare 1944 Washington Quarter Errors List

Since the US Mint issued billions of quarters for years, it is impossible to find a set with all perfectly struck pieces.

However, quarters came without countless errors, meaning you can’t find numerous imperfect coins among those minted in 1944. That dictates these specimens’ price range and makes them more collectible than regularly minted coins.

DDO and DDR

This error type results from a die failing, which depicts a double image. Such a die transfers its imperfect surface to coins, causing doubling. In the case of the 1944 quarters, it can appear on both the obverse and reverse, making quarters in lower grades cost approximately $75 to $135.

Double die obverse appears on some letters, designer initials, and the date. Most imperfections on the reverse are barely visible to the naked eye, and you need a magnifying glass to spot one. This error is rarely visible on the eagle.

Only rare specimens have visible doublings on the obverse, which increases their prices. One such piece from Philadelphia in MS 66 grade was paid $780 in 2018.

On the other hand, the coin from Denver of the same quality was twice as cheap and reached $360 at an auction the same year. The 1944 S MS 63 quarter with DDO error is the most expensive coin in the set. One collector bought it for $18,400 in 2004.

Re-punched mint mark

The 1944 D quarters sometimes have the visible re-punched mint mark, but it is almost always subtle. Therefore, you often need a magnifying glass or even a microscope to spot it. These coins are typically worth about $25.

Strike-through error

Striking machines sometimes strike through the coin by mistake. The probable reason is an inaccuracy that leads to a dash appearing across the letter or number in inscriptions.

Quarter struck on the wrong planchet

After WWII, the US Mint struck some quarters on the 5-cent Philippines plates in 1944, while others appeared on 5C nickel planchets. You can see letters overlapping the image or vice versa because of the different planchet dimensions used for these coin types.

Distorted John Flanagan’s initials

This error appeared because of a design modification and appeared only in 1944.

Also read: 17 Most Valuable Quarter Errors Worth Money

Where to Sell Your 1944 Washington Quarter ?

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FAQ about the 1944 Washington Quarters

What makes 1942 Washington quarters rare and collectible?

The 1944 quarters are common coins available for everyone who wants to start new collections. Only a few coins of incredible beauty and top quality are scarce. They can reach thousands of dollars in rare situations when becoming available at auctions or on eBay.

Which are the costliest Washington quarters minted in 1944?

• At 2004 Heritage Auctions, one collector bought the 1944 S MS 63 quarter (DDO error) for $18,400
• At 2022 Heritage Auctions, one collector bought the 1944 MS 68 quarter for $16,800
• At 2011 Stack’s Bowers, one collector bought the 1944 S MS 68 quarter for $16,100
• At 2015 Heritage Auctions, one collector bought the 1944 D MS 68 quarter for $10,575
• At 2018 Heritage Auctions, one collector bought the 1944 MS 66 quarter (DDO error) for $780
• At 2018 Heritage Auctions, one collector bought the 1944 D MS 66 quarter (DDO error) for $360

How much does the 1944 No Mint mark Washington quarter cost?

Most No Mint mark 1944 quarters cost approximately $6 to $9 because they spent a long period in use. However, numerous perfectly preserved pieces are also available on the market, and you can buy them for $10 to $300.

Besides these average coins, there are unique, superb species in MS 68 grade attainable only to those for whom the price is not a problem. Their assessed price range is about $14,500.

What is the most expensive Washington quarter?

Silver quarter, Type 1

• $143,750 for the 1932 D MS66 quarter (2008)
• $45,500 for the 1932 S MS66 quarter (2020)
• $43,475 for the 1949 D MS68 quarter (2019)

Clad quarter, Type 2

• $21,000 for the 1966 MS68+ quarter (2023)
• $15,862.50 for the 1983 P MS65 quarter (2014)
• $15,000for the 1970 D MS69 quarter (2023)

Silver proof quarter, Type 1

• $31,200 for the 1950 PR68 quarter (2022)
• $18,400 for the 1937 PR68 quarter (2005)
• $16,800 for the 1942 PR69 quarter (2020)

Clad proof quarter, Type 1

• $10,925 for the 1974 S PR70 quarter (2009)
• $9,987.50 for the 1998 S PR65 quarter (2014)
• $7,475 for the 1971 S PR69 quarter (2007)