1952-D 25C Washington Quarter PCGS MS65


| PCGS # | 5850 |
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Grade | MS65 |
| Mint Location | Denver |
| Year | 1952 |
| Designation | NONE |
| Strike | Business |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
1952-D 25C Washington Quarter PCGS MS65
1952-D 25C Washington Quarter — PCGS MS65. A true Gem from the Denver Mint, this certified silver Washington Quarter is the toughest of the 1952 issues to secure in high grade. Collectors know the Denver strikes from 1951–1955 often show more contact marks than their Philadelphia and San Francisco counterparts, making clean, lustrous examples at the Gem level notably scarce. This PCGS MS65 offers strong eye appeal for the date, with sharp detail and surfaces that rise well above the typical D-mint quality of the era.
Numismatic significance:
- Scarce in Gem: The 1952-D is the standout rarity in Gem condition among the 1952 Washingtons, with MS66 and better being especially elusive.
- Big mintage, few Gems: Although 49,795,200 were struck at Denver, high-grade survivors are comparatively rare due to the issue’s characteristic abrasions.
- Registry and type appeal: A desirable combination of condition, Denver “D” mintmark, and certified quality that suits both advanced set builders and collectors seeking a premium silver quarter.
- PCGS Population in MS65: 1,068
- PCGS Finer: Only 610 graded higher
- Date/Mint: 1952-D (Denver)
- Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25C)
- Grade: PCGS MS65
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Weight/Diameter: 6.25 g; 24.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Designer: John Flanagan
- Mintage: 49,795,200
- Mintmark: D on the reverse (pre-1965 style)
- Rarely seen this nice for the date/mint
- Certified by PCGS for authenticity and grade
- Ideal for completing a high-end Washington Quarter set or upgrading a type collection with a tougher Denver issue
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Why this coin:
Secure this 1952-D Washington Quarter in PCGS MS65 while available—an important Gem-grade opportunity for both serious numismatists and discerning hobbyists.
