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:
5637
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1956
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:
1956
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
44,144,000
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1932-1964
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5860
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Coin Value History
1956 25c MS
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1956 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$3,750 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $3,100 | $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 |
1956 25C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (128/2). Mintage 44,100,000....
$605
1956 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1584/216). NGC Census: (2339/553). CDN: $22 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 44,...
$45
1956 25C MS68 PCGS....
$5,280
1956 25c PCGS MS63 (Type B Reverse FS-901)
$65
1956 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1460/1734). NGC Census: (1047/2767). CDN: $12 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4...
$67
1956 25C Type B Reverse, FS-901, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (80/101). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. Mintage 44,100,000. ...
$41
1956 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on a Thick Planchet -- AU55 NGC. 7.5 Grams. ...
$180
1956 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on Thick Planchet -- AU58 NGC. 7.6 Grams....
$106
1956 25C Washington Quarter--On 20% Rolled Thick Planchet--AU53 PCGS. ...
$126
1956 25C MS67 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. Mintage 44,100,000....
$59
1956 25C Type B Reverse, FS-901, MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/2). NGC Census: (0/0). MS66. Mintage 44,100,000. ...
$408
1956 25C MS68 NGC. ...
$1,939
1956 25C Type B Reverse, FS-901, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (9/157). MS63. Mintage 44,100,000. ...
$79
1956 25c PCGS MS65 (Type B Rev FS-901)
$250
1956 25C Type B Reverse, FS-901, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (79/99). MS64. Mintage 44,100,000. ...
$60
1956 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on a Thick Planchet -- AU55 NGC. 7.5 Grams....
$84
Mint Error: 1956 25c PCGS AU58 - Struck On Silver 10c Planchet
$1,271
1956 25C MS67+ NGC. Mintage 44,100,000. ...
$134
1956 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1575/215). NGC Census: (2339/553). CDN: $22 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 44,...
$40
1956 25C MS68 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (2/0).Mintage: 44,100,000. (#5860)...
$184
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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