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1949 25c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1808 oz +1.96%
$11.78
1949 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.

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: 5630
Designer: John Flanagan
Obverse Designer: John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1949
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: 1949
Denomination: 25c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 9,312,000
Coinage Type: Washington quarter
Coinage Years: 1932-1964
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 5839
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Coin Value History
1949 25c MS
Value By Grade
1949 25c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1808 oz +1.96%
$11.78
GSID:5630 PCGS:5839 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1949 25c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS68 CAC $8,000 $1,234
MS68 - $4,900 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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1949 25C MS65 NGC. CDN: $42.49 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,312,000. ...
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1949 25C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,312,000. ...
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$3,904
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1949 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 66 in 66, 70 finer (10/25). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 9,312,000. ...
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1949 25C MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 70 in 67, 1 finer (2/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,312,000. ...
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Sold 4/20/2026
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