A quest to own the finest example of the King of the Washington Quarter series became reality on April 15 for the new owner of the 1932-D Washington Quarter graded as MS66 by PCGS. Currently this coin is the only PCGS MS66 graded example with none higher for this date and mint mark. Additionally, the 1932-D Washington Quarter is possibly the most challenging coin to find in high mint state condition for the entire Washington Quarter series, if not the most challenging. Many collectors are very familiar with the scarcity of high condition 1932-D Washington Quarters in existence. This date and mint mark are notorious for being weakly struck and for existing with many contact marks, making it extremely rare in MS65 condition and practically unheard of in MS66 condition.

1932-D Washington Quarter graded PCGS MS66 with none finer, realizes record breaking price of $143,750.

Any time a 1932-D Washington Quarter appears in high grade or Mint State condition, its presence automatically rumbles throughout the numismatic arena. No doubt, the highest graded example graded by PCGS in MS66 also made its presence known in such a large magnitude when it appeared in the most recent Bowers and Merena coin auction. This trophy coin shattered its own previous price record when it was previously sold by Heritage Auctions for $89,125 back in 2001. On April 15, 2008 it amazingly broke the $100,000 price barrier and the coin finally realized a record breaking price of $143,750 including the reserve. So far this current example maintains the highest recorded price for any coin within the Washington Quarter Dollar series. This PCGS MS66 graded example is unquestionably an illusion come true for passionate numismatists familiar with the Washington Quarter Dollar series and the scarcity and rarity for this date and mint mark.

The 1932-D Washington Quarter is undoubtedly one of the few coins in numismatics that can offer deep gratification because of it key-date status. Because the coin is practically unheard of in high mint state condition from being spent and mishandled, this coin offers a great joy of ownership in any condition for that matter. It is definitely an honor to have such a high condition scarce piece of American history in existence today as proof for future generations. Even though no one can confirm this specific coin is one of the first examples struck, the coins physical appearance speaks volumes because of its high unrivaled condition. Its beautiful full strike and gorgeous colorful toning are unparalleled on this high condition example. The description offered in the recent Bowers and Merena Auction firm obviously compelled the cataloger himself when describing this piece because of its aesthetic beauty and condition for this exceptional piece, as we can see by the great description used to introduce this example.

Since the introduction of the Washington Quarter design which was first executed in 1932, this series has managed to capture the imagination and attention of millions of collectors worldwide. Although the reverse of the coin was redesigned in 1999 with the introduction of the state quarter program, the coin still remains portraying the Washington obverse head design. Additionally, it must have been a gratifying experience for the new owner knowing they own the dominating piece of the puzzle in a tremendously popular series, in which tens of millions of collectors are currently participating in. No one knows when the next appearance of this monumental numismatic treasure will resurface, but when it does, there is no doubt this example will capture a great deal of attention and possibly even break new records just as did in its most recent appearance.