USA 25 cents Washington Quarter 1947
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 164 |
| Mintage | 15,338,400 |
| 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
After 1946's reduced production, the mintage of 1947-D quarters returned to wartime levels, and this issue is very common in grades through MS 67. Typical of Denver Mint coins from the 1940s, most examples are well struck, though they may reveal die erosion. A few DDOs are known, all quite minor, but this issue offers some collectable RPMs.Read More
