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:
5865
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST,1942
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:
1942
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21,123
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1936-1942
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5981
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Coin Value History
1942 25c PR
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1942 25c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1942 25C PR66 NGC. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 21,123. ...
$84
1942 25C PR67 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 21,123. ...
$159
1942 25C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 21,123. ...
$64
1942 25C PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (35/0). Mintage 21,123. ...
$1,110
1942 25C PR64 PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (939/3146). NGC Census: (492/1987)....
$59
1942 25c PCGS Proof 63
$76
1942 25C PR69 PCGS. ...
$16,800
1942 25c NGC Proof Details (Environmental Damage)
$22
1942 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (28/2005). PCGS Population (69/3411). Mintage: 21,123. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$50
1942 25C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3238). NGC Census: (0/1832). Mintage: 21,123. (#5981)...
$21
1942 25C --Scratched--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (4/1700). PCGS Population (9/3221). Mintage: 21,123. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$33
1942 25C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 21,123. ...
$84
1942 25C PR67 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 21,123. ...
$139
1942 25C PR65 PCGS. Mintage 21,123. ...
$81
1942 25C PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (35/0). Mintage 21,123. ...
$1,260
1942 25C PR64 PCGS. Mintage 21,123. ...
$84
1942 25C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (95/2126). PCGS Population: (226/3668). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR63. ...
$46
1942 25C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (67/3375). NGC Census: (27/1971). Mintage: 21,123. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$56
1942 25C
$20
1942 25C PR 60 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $30.00....
$26
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
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
1952 25c PR
Worth: $14 – $800
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