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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:
5896
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST,1959
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:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1959
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,149,291
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1950-1964
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
85991
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Coin Value History
1959 25c PR CAM
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1959 25C PR68 Cameo PCGS. ...
$99
1959 25C PR69 Cameo NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 holder....
$171
1959 25C PR67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (309/168). NGC Census: (257/501). PR67. ...
$60
1959 25C PR70 Cameo ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#85991)...
$80
1959 25c NGC Proof 64 Cameo
$18
1959 25c PCGS Proof 66 Cameo
$46
1959 25C, CA
$41
1959 25C PR68 Cameo NGC. ...
$64
1959 25C PR69 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (161/0). PCGS Population: (12/0). PR69. ...
$192
1959 25c PCGS Proof 67 CAM
$70
1959 25C PR70 Cameo ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#85991)...
$66
1959 25C, CA
$18
1959 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (78/306). NGC Census: (27/375). Numismedia Wsl. Price: $30. (#85991)...
$27
1959 25C PR68 Cameo NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 holder....
$74
1959 25C PR69 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (162/0). PCGS Population: (11/0). PR69. ...
$216
1959 25C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, PR67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$156
1959 PR 70 Cameo ICG. ...
$79
1959 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (78/306). NGC Census: (27/375). Numismedia Wsl. Price: $30. (#85991)...
$27
1959 25C PR68 Cameo NGC. ...
$171
1959 25C PR69 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (156/0). PCGS Population: (10/0). PR69. ...
$240
Washington Quarter 25c 1936-1942, Silver PR [Type]
Worth: $42 – $14,400
Washington Quarter 25c 1968-1998, Clad PR [Type]
Worth: $2 – $4
1936 25c PR
Worth: $275 – $6,000
1937 25c PR
Worth: $100 – $22,000
1938 25c PR
Worth: $68 – $7,500
1939 25c PR
Worth: $70 – $6,600
1940 25c PR
Worth: $42 – $2,520
1941 25c PR
Worth: $42 – $2,160
1942 25c PR
Worth: $42 – $14,400
1950 25c PR
Worth: $25 – $3,600
1950 25c PR CAM
Worth: $120 – $2,880
1950 25c PR DCAM
Worth: $1,500 – $28,000
1951 25c PR
Worth: $22 – $600
1951 25c PR CAM
Worth: $65 – $2,160
1951 25c PR DCAM
Worth: $1,500 – $7,800
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