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:
5717
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1979
Reverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, QUARTER DOLLAR
Weight (gr):
5.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1823 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1979
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
515,708,000
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1965-1998
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
5906
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1979 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$170.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $145.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on a Jefferson Nickel Planchet -- MS65 NGC. ...
$312
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck Thru Obverse and Reverse -- NGC....
$59
1979 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/1). Mintage 515,708,000. ...
$149
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on 5C Blank -- AU58 ANACS. Weight 5.04 Grams. Mintage 515,708,000....
$192
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck Through Metal -- XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/593 and 0/7+). NGC Census: (0/317 and...
$39
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Obverse Clad Layer Missing -- MS64 PCGS....
$109
1979 25C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (2/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). Mintage 515,708,000. ...
$1,440
1979 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Broadstruck -- MS63 ANACS. Mintage 515,708,000....
$49
1979 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- MS66 NGC. (5 grams)....
$600
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- AU50 ANACS. (4.99 Grams)...
$138
1979 25C Obverse Clad Layer Missing AU55 PCGS. ...
$86
1979 25C MS62--Missing Clad Layer--ANACS. NGC Census: (1/38). PCGS Population (1/238). Mintage: 515,708,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$42
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- MS65 PCGS....
$222
1979 25C MS67+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/1 and 3/0+). NGC Census: (66/4 and 2/1+). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67....
$660
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on a 5C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$153
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on a Struck Jefferson Nickel, Scratched -- NCS. XF Details....
$408
1979 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Struck 20% Off Center on a 37% Clipped Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. ...
$288
1979 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Double Struck, Second Strike 80% Off Center -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$252
1979 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck On A 5C Planchet -- MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (71/52). PCGS Population: (236/59). Mintag...
$235
1979 25C Quarter--Struck on 5C Planchet--AU55 ANACS. ...
$150
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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