1941 D Washington Quarter

1941-D Washington Quarter — 90% Silver, Denver Mint Wartime Issue

The 1941-D Washington Quarter is a classic 90% silver coin struck at the Denver Mint in the final year before America entered World War II. With a healthy mintage and strong collector following, the 1941-D is an accessible yet historically resonant addition to any Washington Quarter date set or pre-war silver collection.

Coin Specifications

• Year: 1941
• Mint Mark: Denver (D)
• Designer: John Flanagan
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Silver Content: 0.1808 troy oz per coin
• Weight: 6.25 grams
• Diameter: 24.3 mm
• Mintage: 16,714,800

Real Silver Value

Each 1941-D Washington Quarter contains 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver, giving it intrinsic precious metal value tied to the silver spot price. The Washington Quarter series — struck in 90% silver from 1932 through 1964 — remains one of the most widely collected series in American numismatics, prized by both date collectors and silver stackers.

The Denver Mint in 1941

The Denver Mint produced over 16.7 million Washington Quarters in 1941, making this a date that is well-represented in collector inventories while still carrying the appeal of a pre-war silver issue. Examples range from heavily circulated to near-mint, with well-struck pieces displaying sharp detail on Washington’s portrait and the eagle reverse.

John Flanagan’s Classic Design

Based on Jean-Antoine Houdon’s renowned bust of George Washington, the obverse presents a dignified left-facing portrait of the first president. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with wings spread, clutching arrows and olive branches — enduring symbols of American strength and peace. Introduced in 1932 as a commemorative for Washington’s 200th birthday, this design became a fixture of American commerce for over three decades in silver.

A solid 90% silver classic from the eve of World War II — beautiful, historic, and tangibly valuable.