Whitman Expo
1952 Hand-Engraved Tail Feathers, Superbird Quarter PR FS-902 Values
Details
So-called Superbird variety.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
315361
Coin Date:
1952
Denomination:
25c / 25 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
81,980
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1950-1964
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Hand-Engraved Tail Feathers, Superbird
Variety 2:
FS-902
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
6.25 gr
Weight:
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
