1953 Proof Washington Quarter
Washington Quarter · 1932-1998
- Year / Mint 1953 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 25¢
- Designer John Flanagan
- Mintage 128,800
- Melt Value ~$11.83
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PF-66 | $45–$52 | 6 |
| PF-67 | $55–$77 | 9 |
Ask is the middle 50% of current asking prices on active eBay listings — what sellers are asking, not what a coin sold for, and not our valuation; grades shown without a designation are plain examples.
Listings observed 2026-09-04.
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Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Washington Quarter (1932-1998)
- Denomination 25¢
- Designer John Flanagan
- Composition 90% silver -> clad 1965
- Metal content 0.1808 oz fine silver — about $12 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-09-10 metals.dev
- Weight 6.25 g
- Diameter 24.3 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 128,800
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
Proof striking. Proofs were struck for collectors and sold separately from circulating coinage; this is a distinct coin from the 1953 Washington Quarter.
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