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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. The mint mark appears to the right of the president's hair ribbon.
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:
5730
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1978
Reverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, QUARTER DOLLAR
Weight (gr):
5.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1823 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1978-D
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
287,373,152
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1965-1998
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
5905
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Coin Value History
1978-D 25c MS
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1978-D 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$470.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $390.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1978-D Washington Quarter. MS-67 (PCGS).
$216
1978-D 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Struck on a 5C Planchet -- MS66 NGC. (5 grams)....
$384
1978-D Washington Quarter. MS-65 (PCGS).
$6
1978-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/0). NGC Census: (21/0). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 287,373,...
$312
1978-D 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on an Improperly Annealed PL -- MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (69/16). PCGS Population (101...
$100
1978-D 25C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (8/15). PCGS Population (28/109). Mintage: 287,373,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $11. (#5905...
$10
1978-D Washington Quarter. MS-67 (PCGS).
$192
1978-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (94/28). NGC Census: (67/16). Mintage: 287,373,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$26
1978-D 25C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (5/15). PCGS Population (28/109). Mintage: 287,373,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $11.(#5905)...
$10
1978-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/0). NGC Census: (19/0). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67. Min...
$180
1978-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (91/28). NGC Census: (62/15). Mintage: 287,373,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$31
1978-D 25C MS65 PCGS; 1979 MS66 PCGS; 1979-D MS66 PCGS; 1980-P MS66 PCGS; 1980-D MS66 PCGS; 1981-P MS66 PCGS; 1981-D MS66 PCGS;... (12 Coins)
$115
1978-D 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (16/0). PCGS Population: (31/0). Mintage 287,373,152. ...
$147
1978-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (83/27). NGC Census: (21/1). Mintage: 287,373,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$24
1978-D 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (16/0). PCGS Population: (31/0). Mintage 287,373,152. ...
$141
1978-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (83/27). NGC Census: (18/1). Mintage: 287,373,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$42
1978-D 25C MS67+ PCGS. PCGS Population (28/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (16/0 and 0/0+). Mintage: 287,373,152....
$1,528
1978-D 25C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (14/1). PCGS Population (82/27). Mintage: 287,373,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $60.(#5905)...
$13
1978-D 25C MS67 PCGS. Michael Fuller Collection. PCGS Population (27/0). NGC Census: (1/0). Mintage: 287,373,152. Numismedi...
$331
1978-D MS66 PCGS. ...
$16
Washington Quarter 25c 1932-1964, Silver MS [Type]
Worth: $11 – $75
Washington Quarter 25c 1965-1998, Clad MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $125
1932 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $12,500
1932-D 25c MS
Worth: $35 – $78,000
1932-S 25c MS
Worth: $35 – $40,000
1934 25c Light Motto MS
Worth: $11 – $1,920
1934 25c Medium Motto MS
Worth: $11 – $6,600
1934 25c Heavy Motto MS
Worth: $11 – $2,520
1934 25c Doubled Die Obverse MS
Worth: $40 – $3,720
1934-D 25c MS
Worth: $12 – $5,500
1934-D 25c Heavy Motto MS
Worth: $12 – $10,200
1935 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $5,100
1935-D 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $1,500
1935-S 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $19,200
1936 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $11,000
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