As of May, 2024, a 1942-D Quarter Doubled Die Obverse in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $1,700.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,000.00 and $8,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $6,463.00 in the 01/09/2013 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Flanagan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.30 grams
Mintage: 17,487,200
Mint: Denver
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Washington Quarters 1932-1964

1942-D Quarter Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-648,000.00
MS-63+3,600.00
MS-632,850.00
MS-62+2,400.00
MS-622,250.00
MS-612,100.00
MS-602,000.00
AU-58+1,700.00
AU-581,500.00
AU-55+1,100.00
AU-55850.00
AU-53+750.00
AU-53650.00
AU-50+610.00
AU-50600.00
XF-45+500.00
XF-45375.00
XF-40275.00
VF-35240.00
VF-30200.00
VF-25175.00
VF-20150.00
F-15140.00
F-12135.00
VG-10130.00
VG-8125.00
G-690.00
G-480.00
AG-350.00
FR-225.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State2,000.008,000.003,314.29
About Uncirculated600.001,700.00970.00
Extremely Fine275.00500.00383.33
Fine and Very Fine135.00240.00173.33
Good and Very Good80.00130.00106.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0050.0037.50

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1942 Washington Quarter. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1942 Quarter (Regular Strike)6.0016.0018.0021,500.00
1942-D Quarter (Regular Strike)6.0016.0020.008,500.00
1942-S Quarter (Regular Strike)8.0044.0060.007,750.00
1942 Quarter (Proof)30.0035.0040.0017,000.00
1942 Quarter DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)22.0095.00110.001,300.00
1942 Quarter DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)42.00415.00475.006,250.00
1942 Quarter DDR FS-802 (Regular Strike)25.00650.00700.002,750.00
1942 Quarter DDR FS-803 (Regular Strike)5.00125.00160.00800.00
1942-D Quarter DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)25.00300.00400.0011,500.00
1942-D Quarter DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)50.001,700.002,000.008,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1942-D Quarter Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$125.73

Lowest Sale Price
$374.00

Highest Sale Price
$261.08

Average Sale Price
$176.25

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$3,132.98

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-64518.006,463.003,736.40
MS-632,115.004,830.003,431.00
MS-621,527.502,875.002,133.50
MS-612,185.002,185.002,185.00
MS-601,725.001,725.001,725.00
AU-58550.002,588.001,593.60
AU-55460.001,955.001,250.60
AU-53336.00949.00590.75
AU-50170.00978.00697.83
XF-45161.70299.00216.23
XF-40207.00225.93216.47
VF-35125.73374.00261.08
VF-25132.00132.00132.00
VF-2075.00138.00115.00
F-1568.0068.0068.00
F-1294.00102.0098.00
VG-859.0059.0059.00
G-425.0025.0025.00
AG-335.0043.0039.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1942-D Quarter Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AG-3 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $6,463.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1942-D Quarter Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1942-D Quarter Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 83.10% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 5.63% / 5.63% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1942-D Quarter Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
AG-3PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0011/17/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/11/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0004/29/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0002/22/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0012/07/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5009/20/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2505/24/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0004/26/2015
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections225.9309/28/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0008/05/2014
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections161.7007/20/2014
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections731.5005/04/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0011/01/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers125.7309/20/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0006/05/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,207.0004/24/2013
G-4ANACSGreat Collections25.0001/27/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,998.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0001/09/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions646.0011/29/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/03/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0012/08/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/07/2011
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions59.0006/13/2011
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0004/18/2011
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0006/02/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/24/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0002/03/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0010/22/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,750.0007/02/2009
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/01/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0012/04/2008
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0007/30/2008
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0007/07/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0005/19/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/23/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/23/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0002/20/2008
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,830.0002/13/2008
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/09/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/29/2007
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/29/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/01/2007
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0003/29/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions489.0002/09/2006
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,588.0001/16/2006
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2006
AU-58NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities550.0012/06/2005
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0011/02/2005
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/02/2005
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/26/2005
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0008/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0008/01/2005
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0007/31/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0011/08/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0011/04/2004
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions102.0007/26/2004
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/20/2004
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/03/2004
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0001/21/2004
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/07/2004
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0011/17/2003
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/22/2003
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0004/09/2003
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/25/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions170.0011/21/2001
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions68.0010/19/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/08/2000
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries776.0002/01/1999