The U.S. 1947 Quarter coin, made of 90% silver and 10% copper, featured a design by John Flanagan, with George Washington on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. As the U.S. economy began to recover after World War II, the U.S. 1947 Quarter became a key part of daily commerce, reflecting silver’s continued use in coinage during this time of rebuilding.
In 1947, the U.S. 1947 Quarter circulated amid the early stages of the post-war economic boom. Politically, the U.S. was transitioning from wartime efforts to a peacetime economy. The U.S. 1947 Quarter symbolized both stability and growth, representing the nation’s recovery and global leadership in the years following the war.