Survival Estimate | |
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All Grades | 553,000 |
60 or Better | 70,000 |
65 or Better | 33,000 |
Numismatic Rarity | |
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All Grades | R-1.5 |
60 or Better | R-2.3 |
65 or Better | R-2.6 |
Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
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All Grades | 21 / 93 TIE |
60 or Better | 73 / 93 TIE |
65 or Better | 91 / 93 TIE |
Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
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All Grades | 21 / 93 TIE |
60 or Better | 73 / 93 TIE |
65 or Better | 91 / 93 TIE |
Because of its low mintage, third lowest of the 1941 to 1964 Washington quarters, the 1947-S was saved by collectors/speculators in the year of issue and thereafter. Because many uncirculated rolls were saved, Gem examples of this date are among the most common in the Washington quarter series.