Quarters (those dated 1964 and before) were made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper.
It is made out of 90% silver and 10% copper.
All coins dated 1942 were struck IN 1942
A 1942 Washington quarter is common. If it has any wear, the value is just for the silver, about $3.50.
1942 is a very common date Washington quarter. Most are only valued for the silver, about $3.60 as of today.
$455.5
A 1942 Quarter, typically a Washington quarter, is made of 90% silver, giving it intrinsic value based on silver prices. If it has no back, it is likely damaged or altered, which significantly reduces its collectible value. Generally, a typical 1942 quarter in good condition might be worth around $5 to $10, but the lack of a back could decrease its worth to a few dollars, depending on the extent of the damage. For a precise valuation, consider consulting a coin expert or dealer.
More information is needed. Several countries issued 25¢ coins in 1942. Please look for questions like "What is the value of a 1942 US quarter?", "... Canadian quarter?", etc.
Most are only valued for the silver, about $6.00. 1942 is a common date.
ten thousand dollars
About $3.00 just for the silver
See the Related Question for values. Prices for 1942 quarters aren't dependent on the mint mark.
July 14, 2009 Production of the Standing Liberty quarter ceased in 1930. The Washington quarter was being minted in 1942 at 3 US Mint facilities, Philadelphia,Denver and San Franscisco.Values of the 1942 Washington quarter are shown in the chart below Circulated Grades............1942-P........1942-D........1942-S G4.....................................$6.................$6................$6 VG12.................................$6.................$6................$8 VF40..................................$7.................$7................$12 AU55.................................$7.................$13..............$28 Uncirculated Grades MS60.................................$8..................$20.............$75 MS63.................................$14................$30.............$120 MS64.................................$22................$38..............$140 MS65.................................$45................$50..............$185 MS66.................................$230...............$200...........$525