USA 25 cents Washington Quarter 1953
USA, San Francisco


Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | ¼ dollar |
Krause number | KM# 164 |
Mintage | 14,016,000 |
Metal | Silver 0.900 |
thickness | 1.75 mm |
diameter | 24.26 mm |
weight | 6.25 g |
Obverse:

Head of state
Description:
George Washington (1st President of the USA)
Creators:
John Flanagan (JF)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:

Bird
Description:
Eagle
Creators:
John Flanagan (JF)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
QUARTER DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
This issue was widely hoarded by the BU roll and is thus quite common. The certified population is high through MS 67, but many of these gem coins reveals eroded dies and blurred design elements. Finding a well struck 1953-S quarter from fresh dies will be very challenging.Read More