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1981-P 25c MS

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1981-P 25c MS
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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. The mint mark appears to the right of the president's hair ribbon.

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.

Catalog Information

GSID: 5734
Designer: John Flanagan
Obverse Designer: John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1981
Reverse Designer: John Flanagan
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, QUARTER DOLLAR
Weight (gr): 5.67 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1823 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 24.3
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1981-P
Denomination: 25c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mint Mark: P
Mintage: 601,716,000
Coinage Type: Washington quarter
Coinage Years: 1965-1998
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #: 5910
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1981-P 25c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $235.00 $1,234
MS67 - $195.00 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

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1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- 10% Off-Center & 16% Curved Clip -- MS65 CACG. ...
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1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on 5c Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. Mintage 601,716,000....
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