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1981-D 25c MS

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1981-D 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. 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: 5733
Designer: John Flanagan
Obverse Designer: John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1981
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: 1981-D
Denomination: 25c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 575,722,833
Coinage Type: Washington quarter
Coinage Years: 1965-1998
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #: 5911
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1981-D 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1981-D 25c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $135.00 $1,234
MS67 - $115.00 $1,234
MS66 CAC $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

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1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (3 in 67+), 0 finer (10/25). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage...
1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (3 in 67+), 0 finer (10/25). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage...
$64
Sold 10/28/2025
Heritage Auctions
1981-D 25C Washington Quarter -- Flipover Double Strike -- MS64 PCGS. ...
1981-D 25C Washington Quarter -- Flipover Double Strike -- MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,120
Sold 7/15/2022
Heritage Auctions
1981-D Washington Quarter. MS-66 (PCGS).
1981-D Washington Quarter. MS-66 (PCGS).
$12
Sold 7/29/2020
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1981-D 25c PCGS MS65
1981-D 25c PCGS MS65
$80
Sold 9/23/2019
DLRC
1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/0). NGC Census: (67/0). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 575,722,...
1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/0). NGC Census: (67/0). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 575,722,...
$84
Sold 4/15/2024
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1981-D 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Flipover Double Strike -- MS64 PCGS. An impressive double strike Mint error. The fi...
1981-D 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Flipover Double Strike -- MS64 PCGS. An impressive double strike Mint error. The fi...
$7,200
Sold 8/15/2020
Heritage Auctions
1981-D 25c NGC MS66
1981-D 25c NGC MS66
$15
Sold 9/23/2019
DLRC
1981-D Washington Quarter. MS-67 (PCGS).
1981-D Washington Quarter. MS-67 (PCGS).
$168
Sold 4/12/2023
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1981-D 25c PCGS MS64
1981-D 25c PCGS MS64
$11
Sold 5/11/2009
DLRC
1981-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (121/23). NGC Census: (119/32). Mintage: 575,722,816. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
1981-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (121/23). NGC Census: (119/32). Mintage: 575,722,816. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$20
Sold 7/9/2013
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1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/0). NGC Census: (40/0). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67. Min...
1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/0). NGC Census: (40/0). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67. Min...
$144
Sold 6/18/2019
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1981-D 25c PCGS MS64
1981-D 25c PCGS MS64
$5
Sold 1/2/2006
DLRC
1981-D 25c NGC MS66
1981-D 25c NGC MS66
$24
Sold 10/30/2008
DLRC
1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/0). NGC Census: (38/0). Mintage 575,722,816. ...
1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/0). NGC Census: (38/0). Mintage 575,722,816. ...
$126
Sold 3/13/2018
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1981-D 25C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (73/3). PCGS Population (98/23). Mintage: 575,722,816. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
1981-D 25C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (73/3). PCGS Population (98/23). Mintage: 575,722,816. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$21
Sold 3/25/2008
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1953-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. This lot will also include a: 1981-D 25C MS67 NGC. ... (Total: 2 coins)
1953-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. This lot will also include a: 1981-D 25C MS67 NGC. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$74
Sold 4/4/2017
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(4) 1981-D 25C MS66 NGC. ... (Total: 4 coins)
(4) 1981-D 25C MS66 NGC. ... (Total: 4 coins)
$31
Sold 3/23/2008
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1981-D 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (37/0). PCGS Population: (28/0). Mintage 575,722,816. ...
1981-D 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (37/0). PCGS Population: (28/0). Mintage 575,722,816. ...
$65
Sold 1/10/2017
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(2) 1981-D 25C MS66 NGC. ... (Total: 2 Coins Item)
(2) 1981-D 25C MS66 NGC. ... (Total: 2 Coins Item)
$11
Sold 10/9/2007
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1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (27/0). NGC Census: (36/0). Mintage: 575,722,816. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
1981-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (27/0). NGC Census: (36/0). Mintage: 575,722,816. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$153
Sold 5/10/2016
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