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Obverse Description
Houdin's portrait of Washington, facing left, as imagined by John Flanagan. LIBERTY at the top periphery and the date centered at the bottom with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST left of Washington's neck.
Reverse Description
Large eagle with wings fully extended, clutching a bundle of arrows with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery; QUARTER DOLLAR at the bottom. An olive leaf is positioned between the eagle and the denomination. The mint mark appears below the olive branch.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5690
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1953
Reverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, QUARTER DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1953-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
14,016,000
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1932-1964
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5854
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Coin Value History
1953-S 25c MS
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1953-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $4,200 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Washington Quarter 25c 1932-1964, Silver MS [Type]
![Washington Quarter 25c 1932-1964, Silver MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1932s-25c-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $13 – $75
Washington Quarter 25c 1965-1998, Clad MS [Type]
![Washington Quarter 25c 1965-1998, Clad MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260623/cac_56220960_56220960-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $125
1932 25c MS
Worth: $13 – $12,500
1932-D 25c MS
Worth: $45 – $78,000
1932-S 25c MS
Worth: $38 – $40,000
1934 25c Light Motto MS
Worth: $13 – $1,920
1934 25c Medium Motto MS
Worth: $13 – $6,600
1934 25c Heavy Motto MS
Worth: $13 – $2,520
1934 25c Doubled Die Obverse MS
Worth: $40 – $3,720
1934-D 25c MS
Worth: $15 – $5,500
1934-D 25c Heavy Motto MS
Worth: $13 – $10,200
1935 25c MS
Worth: $13 – $5,100
1935-D 25c MS
Worth: $15 – $1,500
1935-S 25c MS
Worth: $13 – $19,200
1936 25c MS
Worth: $13 – $11,000
1953-S 25C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 14,016,000. ...
$104
1953-S 25C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 68 (3 in 68?), 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $3,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 14...
$1,586
1953-S 25C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. CAC: 53 in 66, 104 finer (2/26). CDN: $51.99 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 14,016,000...
$129
1953-S 25c PCGS/CAC MS65 ex: D.L. Hansen
$88
1953-S 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Struck on 10C Thickness Stock -- MS64 NGC. (5.3 grams)....
$384
1953-S 25C Washington Quarter -- Double Struck, Second Strike 75% Off Center -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,058
1953-S 25C Washington Quarter--Struck on a 1953-S Jefferson Nickel--AU58 ANACS. This is an extremely important and rare err...
$2,760
1953-S 25C MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 101 in 67, 3 finer (4/26). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 14,016,000. ...
$144
1953-S 25C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 68 (3 in 68?), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $3,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 14...
$1,525
1953-S Washington Quarter. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$85
1953-S 25c NGC MS65
$22
1953-S 25c PCGS MS64
$17
Undated 25C Washington Quarter--Struck on a Blank Cent Planchet--MS63 Red and Brown NGC. 3.05 grams....
$460
1953-S 25C MS67 NGC. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 14,016,000. ...
$94
1953-S 25C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (11/0). Mintage 14,016,000. ...
$1,440
1953-S Washington Quarter. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$85
1953-S 25c NGC MS65
$22
1953-S 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (110/1984). PCGS Population (164/2528). Mintage: 14,016,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pro...
$16
1953-S 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/2215). NGC Census: (11/1746). Mintage: 14,016,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$12
1953-S 25C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 14,016,000....
$124
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