1981 S Washington Quarters : Type 1 - Filled S

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

The 1981 Type 1 Filled S Washington Quarter has a smaller S mint mark which is partially filled in and not as clear and is only found as a proof coin. Depicted below is an example comparison image between the type 1 filled "S" vs type 2 clear "S":

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)	Proof (PR-65)
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$4.96

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1981-S Washington Quarter (Type 1 - Filled S Variety) (Proof Coin) is Worth $4.96 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0809