DESCRRIPTION & COMMENTS
This 1953 Washington Quarter, graded PF 68 by NGC, is a near-perfect proof specimen from the Philadelphia Mint and a standout example of early 1950s numismatics. Struck from 90% silver and 10% copper, the coin weighs 6.25 grams with a 24.3 mm diameter and classic reeded edge. With a relatively low mintage of just 128,800, this coin sits among the upper echelon of survivors, with only 803 graded at PF 68 CAMEO and just 185 higher (235 including both Cameo and Ultra Cameo designations). The strike is exceptional, delivering razor-sharp design definition and ultra-crisp device elements that represent the series at its finest. Its mirrored proof surfaces are pristine, free of haze, milk spots, or any visual distractions—something rarely seen in early '50s proof coinage. This coin dazzles with original brilliance and a virtually untouched appearance that evokes the day it was minted over 70 years ago.  We feel our offering is a very affordable item that allows the next owner to have a wonderful example of a near perfect mid-century modern well representative of America's first president!

We shot a couple of sets of photos with good lighting and no filtering or doctoring - all natural photos!  As eBay sellers, we want to be sure there is no mystery with coin you are buying!!!

Note: We included two photos from NGC's Certification Site for this exact coin (not NGC's finest photos!)


COIN/PRODUCT DETAIL

  • Coin: 1953 Washington Quarter Graded at PF 68 by NGC
  • Year/Mint:  Produced in 1953 at the Philadelphia Mint
  • Designer: John Flanigan
  • Composition: 90% Silver & 10% Copper
  • Weight: 6.25 Grams
  • Diameter: 24.3 Millimeters
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Melt Value: $6.58 (6/11/25)
  • Mintage: 128,800 (Fairly Low for the 1950s)
  • Pop Stats: NGC has 803 at PF 68 CAMEO with 185 graded higher (Cam and Ultra Cam bring the number to 235 higher)
  • Strike: Perfectly struck coin with ultra crisp/sharp device elements and an excellent design representation for the series issue
  • Surfaces: Near perfect proof mirrored surfaces for both the fields and the device elements
  • Special Mention: Proofs from the early 1950s rarely come this clean and brilliant with no spots, haze, milk, or other visual distractions
  • Appeal: This is a gorgeous original coin that dazzles with brilliance and looks very much like the day it was minted over 70 years ago!