The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
5618
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1938
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:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1938
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,472,000
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1932-1964
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5806
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Coin Value History
1938 25c MS
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1938 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$12,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1938 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 74 in 67 (9 in 67+), 2 finer (1/26). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,480,...
$293
1938 25C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,480,045....
$124
1938 25C MS64 NGC. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 9,480,045....
$109
1938 25C MS66 PCGS. Mintage 9,480,045. ...
$149
1938 25C MS63 NGC. Mintage 9,480,045. ...
$69
1938 25C MS68 PCGS. Only the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints struck Washington quarters in 1938. Of the two issues, th...
$8,700
Lot of Mint State and Proof Washington Quarters NGC and PCGS (10 Coins Total)
$241
1938 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/1798). NGC Census: (52/1011). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 9,480...
$99
1938 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/1398). NGC Census: (19/923). Mintage: 9,480,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$36
1938 25C --Counting Wheel Damaged--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/766). PCGS Population (2/1125). Mintage: 9,480,045. Num...
$51
1938 MS61 ANACS. ...
$56
1938 Quarter 25C--Damaged--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50, ...
$161
Multiple Coin Lot...
$1,064
Multiple Coin Lot...
$1,064
1938 25C
$402
Multiple Coin Lot...
$431
Multiple Coin Lot...
$288
1938 25C
$104
1938 25C
$172
Multiple Coin Lot...
$316
Washington Quarter 25c 1932-1964, Silver MS [Type]
Worth: $10 – $75
Washington Quarter 25c 1965-1998, Clad MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $125
1932 25c MS
Worth: $10 – $12,500
1932-D 25c MS
Worth: $35 – $85,000
1932-S 25c MS
Worth: $35 – $40,000
1934 25c Light Motto MS
Worth: $10 – $1,920
1934 25c Medium Motto MS
Worth: $10 – $6,600
1934 25c Heavy Motto MS
Worth: $10 – $2,520
1934 25c Doubled Die Obverse MS
Worth: $15 – $3,840
1934-D 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $5,500
1934-D 25c Heavy Motto MS
Worth: $11 – $10,200
1935 25c MS
Worth: $10 – $5,100
1935-D 25c MS
Worth: $10 – $1,500
1935-S 25c MS
Worth: $10 – $25,200
1936 25c MS
Worth: $10 – $11,000
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