USA 25 cents Washington Quarter 1945
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 164 |
| Mintage | 17,004,001 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.75 mm |
| diameter | 24.26 mm |
| weight | 6.25 g |
Obverse:
Head of state
Description:
George Washington (1st President of the USA)
Creators:
John Flanagan (JF)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Description:
Eagle
Creators:
John Flanagan (JF)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
QUARTER DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
In the final year of World War II, the mintage of quarter dollars in San Francisco actually rose almost 50% from 1944's total. Though gems are plentiful from the many BU rolls saved by collectors and speculators of the time, the quality of 1945-S quarters is highly variable. Many were incompletely struck from worn or severely overpolished dies. Collectors can afford to be picky in selecting a piece that has both a high grade and good technical qualities. 1945-S quarters may be found with either the Trumpet-Tail S, first seen in 1941, or the Knob-Tail S, which debuted in 1944. There is no premium attached to either of these varieties, though the Knob-Tail is less often seen. Several minor DDOs are known, along with a smaller number of minor DDRs. This issue does offer a few excellent repunched mintmarks (RPMs), and nearly all feature the Trumpet-Tail S.Read More
