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1953 25c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1808 oz +13.77%
$6.86
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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.

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: 5634
Designer: John Flanagan
Obverse Designer: John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1953
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: 1953
Denomination: 25c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 18,536,120
Coinage Type: Washington quarter
Coinage Years: 1932-1964
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 5852
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Coin Value History
1953 25c MS
Value By Grade
1953 25c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1808 oz +13.77%
$6.86
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS68 CAC $7,000 $1,234
MS68 - $5,500 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1953 25C MS67+ CACG. Mintage 18,500,000....
$432
Sold 12/8/2025
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1953 25C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 18,500,000. ...
$109
Sold 11/3/2025
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1953 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck On 5C Plan -- MS62 NGC. 5.0 Grams. NGC Census: (8/1360). Mintage 18,500,000....
$1,500
Sold 12/23/2024
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1953 25C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (2/0). Mintage 18,500,000. ...
$2,400
Sold 11/24/2024
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1953 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- MS63 PCGS....
$720
Sold 9/16/2024
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1953 25C MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (531/100 and 32/15+). NGC Census: (523/136 and 18/7+). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$79
Sold 5/24/2022
Heritage Auctions
1953 25c NGC MS64
$32
Sold 1/6/2020
DLRC
1953 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on Silver 10C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$558
Sold 1/12/2014
Heritage Auctions
1953 25C MS67 PCGS. Mintage 18,500,000. ...
$139
Sold 4/22/2025
Heritage Auctions
1953 25c PCGS MS65
$24
Sold 10/21/2019
DLRC
1953 25C Washington Quarter--On 10C Planchet--MS62 ANACS. ...
$748
Sold 1/10/2010
Heritage Auctions
1953 25C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (2/0). Mintage 18,500,000. ...
$1,872
Sold 8/18/2024
Heritage Auctions
1953 25C MS63 ANACS. PCGS Population (13/745). NGC Census: (7/635). Mintage: 18,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$13
Sold 11/18/2007
Heritage Auctions
1953 25c PCGS/CAC MS66 ex: D.L. Hansen
$65
Sold 4/4/2022
DLRC
1953 25c NGC MS64
$15
Sold 7/24/2008
DLRC
1953 25C Washington Quarter--Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet--AU58 PCGS. ...
$748
Sold 1/11/2009
Heritage Auctions
1953 25C MS67 NGC. Mintage 18,500,000. ...
$114
Sold 3/10/2025
Heritage Auctions
1953 25c NGC MS65 (OH)
$17
Sold 10/8/2018
DLRC
1953 25C Quarter--Struck on a Dime Planchet--MS62 ANACS. ...
$1,495
Sold 12/6/2008
Heritage Auctions
1953 25C MS68 NGC....
$1,320
Sold 11/17/2023
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