1946 Washington Quarter

The Washington Quarter is far and away one of the most popular coins ever produced by the US Mint and is still being produced today. The US Mint was first founded all the way back in the 1700s, and has through the years built quite the positive reputation both in the US and abroad. For collectors, US coins are some of the most desirable, especially if they are as aged and historically significant as the Washington Quarter.

Despite these coins being minted more than a few decades ago, they are still popular amongst collectors due to their historical significance as well as the fact that they were some of the last US coins produced with silver in them.

Grading the 1946 Washington Quarter

When it comes to coins that are as old as the 1946 Washington Quarter, the condition the coin is in means everything to collectors. Naturally, a coin that has been preserved through the years will appeal more to a collector because of its inherent beauty. Being that these coins are so old, it is not the most common thing to find them in excellent condition.

Normally, coins are sent away for grading and that is something that is done by a professional coin-grading company. We know that not everyone has the time and money to send coins away for grading, so we have provided below a listing of the different grades and their associated characteristics.

Uncirculated: An Uncirculated coin is one that never spent any time exchanging hands and never had the opportunity to become damaged. These coins are in absolutely perfect condition and appear as though they were just recently minted. For collectors, these are the coins that are sought after more readily than any other.

Extremely Fine: A coin that is graded as being Extremely Fine is one that spent a very short period of time in circulation. These coins will have some very light signs of wear and tear, but apart from that will appear mostly pristine. Collectors also jump at the opportunity to get their hands on coins like these.

Fine: Fine is a grade given to coins that were circulated for an extended period of time, but were taken out of circulation before any major damage could occur to the surfaces of the coin. While there will most likely be some light, but consistent, scratching, the overall appeal of the coin will be in line with coins produced so long ago.

Good: Good is the lowest grade a coin can receive, and is indicative of a coin that has been quite heavily circulated over its lifetime. These coins will show all sorts of damage, ranging from scratching to chipping and just about anything else in between. A perfect part of a complete collection, these coins are not the first choice for most collectors.

Pricing the 1946 Washington Quarter

If you would like to know how much a Washington Quarter from 1946 might cost you, there are a few things you must first consider. For one, because multiple types of the coin were minted every year, the exact type of coin you possess will affect the price you pay. Secondly, the condition of the coin means everything to collectors which means that the better-preserved the coin is the higher the asking price will be.

Below is a chart aimed at giving you a better idea of what you might expect to pay for a 1946 Washington Quarter given its type and condition.

1946 Washington Quarter

DATE	GOOD	FINE	EXTREMELY FINE	UNCIRCULATED
1946 Washington Quarter	N/A	N/A	$7	$8
1946 Washington Quarter (D)	N/A	N/A	$7.50	$8
1946 Washington Quarter (S)	N/A	N/A	$7	$8
Source: Red Book