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Obverse Description
Houdin's portrait of Washington, facing left, as imagined by John Flanagan. LIBERTY at the top periphery and the date centered at the bottom with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST left of Washington's neck.
Reverse Description
Large eagle with wings fully extended, clutching a bundle of arrows with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery; QUARTER DOLLAR at the bottom. An olive leaf is positioned between the eagle and the denomination. The mint mark appears below the olive branch.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5660
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1940
Reverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, QUARTER DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1940-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
8,244,000
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1932-1964
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5813
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Coin Value History
1940-S 25c MS
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1940-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1940-S 25C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 8,244,000. ...
$79
1940-S 25C MS67 PCGS. Ex: Patrick Mullen Collection. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 8,244,000. ...
$183
1940-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 8,244,000. ...
$84
1940-S 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Obverse Struck Thru -- NGC. ...
$101
1940-S 25c PCGS MS63
$45
1940-S Washington Quarter. MS-68 (PCGS).
$10,200
1940-S 25c NGC MS64
$40
Undated 25C S-Mint Washington Quarter--15% Off Center on El Salvador 5C Planchet--AU58 NGC. ...
$546
1940-S 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/1647). NGC Census: (0/883). Mintage: 8,244,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$10
1940-S 25C MS62 PCGS, a pinscratch on the forehead limits ... (3 Coins)
$67
1940-S 25C
$11
1940-S 25C MS66 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (576/161). PCGS Population: (775/124). CDN: $70 Whs...
$99
1940-S 25C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. CAC: 68 in 67, 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 8,244,000. ...
$1,220
1940-S 25C MS65 CACG. Mintage 8,244,000. ...
$45
1940-S 10C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 ANACS. Die-1. This lot will also include the following: 1943 10C Doubled Die Obvers... (Total: 5 coins)
$206
1940-S 25c PCGS MS64
$40
1940-S 25C MS66 PCGS. Mintage 8,244,000. ...
$74
1940-S Washington Quarter. MS-67+ (NGC). CAC.
$660
25C 1940-S PCGS MS65
$44
1940-S 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (24/1056). PCGS Population (39/1998). Mintage: 8,244,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$26
Washington Quarter 25c 1932-1964, Silver MS [Type]
Worth: $11 – $75
Washington Quarter 25c 1965-1998, Clad MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $125
1932 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $12,500
1932-D 25c MS
Worth: $35 – $78,000
1932-S 25c MS
Worth: $35 – $40,000
1934 25c Light Motto MS
Worth: $11 – $1,920
1934 25c Medium Motto MS
Worth: $11 – $6,600
1934 25c Heavy Motto MS
Worth: $11 – $2,520
1934 25c Doubled Die Obverse MS
Worth: $40 – $3,720
1934-D 25c MS
Worth: $12 – $5,500
1934-D 25c Heavy Motto MS
Worth: $12 – $10,200
1935 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $5,100
1935-D 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $1,500
1935-S 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $19,200
1936 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $11,000
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