Whitman Expo
1953 Re-engraved Tail Feathers Quarter PR FS-901 Values
Details
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:
315365
Coin Date:
1953
Denomination:
25c / 25 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
128,800
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1950-1964
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Re-engraved Tail Feathers
Variety 2:
FS-901
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
