1942 Washington Quarter. MS-67 (PCGS). Mottled copper-russet iridescence lines the lower and left borders on both sides, the color a bit bolder on the obverse. Fully frosted throughout with smooth surfaces, this delightful coin is sure to appeal to astute Washington quarter collectors. With the United States economy kicking into high gear the year after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the mints stepped up quarter production. At 102,096,000 circulation strikes produced, in fact, the 1942 has the highest mintage in the Washington series up to that point in time. Even so, this issue is scarcer in Superb Gem Mint State than many earlier dates of this type, including the 1940 and 1941. The Pogue specimen delivers exceptional quality and eye appeal for this underrated issue.
