1949-D 25C Washington Quarter CACG MS66





| PCGS # | 5840 |
| Grading Service | CACG |
| Grade | MS66 |
| Mint Location | Denver |
| Year | 1949 |
| Designation | NONE |
| Strike | Business |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
1949-D 25C Washington Quarter CACG MS66
1949-D 25C
SKU: 178276111
Presenting a gem example of a classic silver quarter: the 1949-D Washington Quarter, certified by CAC Grading (CACG) at MS66. A brilliant, high-end Denver Mint survivor from the post‑war era, this piece offers strong eye appeal and premium originality—an ideal selection for advanced Washington Quarter specialists and discerning silver-type collectors alike.
Why this coin stands out
- Date/Mint: 1949-D (Denver Mint)
- Grade: MS66, CACG-certified for quality and strict adherence to grade
- Eye appeal: Vibrant mint luster with clean, high-end surfaces for the issue
- Collector desirability: Gem Uncirculated 1940s Washington Quarters are notably challenging in such elevated condition; MS66 ranks among the finer examples available
- Historic silver: Struck in the last generation of 90% silver Washington Quarters before the series transitioned to clad in 1965
- Obverse: John Flanagan’s dignified bust of George Washington with crisp legends and rim definition
- Reverse: Heraldic eagle perched on arrows with olive branches below—an enduring symbol of American strength and peace
- Series context: Introduced in 1932 to honor the bicentennial of Washington’s birth, the design became a mainstay of circulating U.S. coinage
- Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Weight: 6.25 g
- Diameter: 24.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Strike type: Business strike
- Mint: Denver
- Registry-worthy eye appeal and condition make this an excellent cornerstone for a high-grade Washington Quarter date/mint set or a standout silver-type representative from the 1940s.
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Secure this CACG MS66 1949-D Washington Quarter today—an attractive, high-grade silver classic with enduring collector demand and historical significance. Keywords: 1949-D Washington Quarter, MS66, CACG, Denver Mint, 25C, silver quarter, Gem Uncirculated, Washington Quarter set.
