PCGS MS67+
PCGS MS67+
- PCGS #:
- 5798
- Designer:
- John Flanagan
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 24.30 millimeters
- Weight:
- 6.30 grams
- Mintage:
- 5,780,000
- Mint:
- Denver
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $9,775 • MS67 • 11-07-2003 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1935-D 25C
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 578,000 |
| 60 or Better | 28,000 |
| 65 or Better | 5,500 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-1.5 |
| 60 or Better | R-2.7 |
| 65 or Better | R-3.9 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 21 / 93 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 18 / 93 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 18 / 93 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 21 / 93 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 18 / 93 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 18 / 93 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 PCGS MS67+
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#1 PCGS MS67+
As PCGS MS67+ #39378479. GreatCollections, July 26, 2020, Lot 832896 – $4,631.63; Heritage Auctions, May 4, 2022, Lot 3468 – $3,240. As PCGS MS67+ #58734530. Bold gold, green, and orange toning covers the entire obverse. The reverse is mostly brilliant. A constellation of three untoned spots at 10 o'clock on the obverse serves as a pedigree marker. |
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#1 PCGS MS67+
As PCGS MS67 #25013563. Heritage Auctions, July 11, 2013, Lot 3145 - $5,287.50. As PCGS MS67+ #41880622. Heritage Auctions, June 18, 2021, Lot 3454 – $4,560; Heritage Auctions, December 16, 2021, Lot 3072 – $4,080. Mostly brilliant with orange and red rim toning on the obverse from 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
“The Washington Rainbows Collection, the #1 PCGS Registry Set of Silver Washington Quarters, 1932-1964,” Stack’s Bowers, March 25, 2021, Lot 2280 – $4,800; "The BL Washington Quarter Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Scattered rust and orange toning at the lower portion of the obverse. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
GreatCollections, March 7, 2021, Lot 951083 - $4,635; "The Dr. John O. Phillips Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Lightly toned. A thin vertical streak of toning is present in the upper right obverse field. Pin-sized toning spot to the left of 1. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
GreatCollections, May 5, 2019, Lot 681180 - $4,389.74; "The Sunset Collection, Part 111," GreatCollections, June 28, 2020, Lot 850570 - $6,669. Champagne patination with patches of faint orange and green toning along the periphery. Bold die lines are visible to the right of Washington's neck. There is a small cluster of shallow ticks above GOD. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
As PCGS MS67 #38559955. "The D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part VII," Heritage Auctions, March 25, 2020, Lot 7189 - $1,560. As PCGS MS67+ #38559955. Iridescent olive and rose-gold toning with splashes of vivid red, cobalt, and russet along the date and LIBERTY. A small toning spot rests under Washington's eye, with minor ticks visible on the bust truncation above 93. The reverse exhibits more even toning, highlighted by shades of blue, purple, and lime green. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
"The Sunset Collection, Part 97," GreatCollections, January 26, 2020, Lot 790397 - $5,175. Champagne patination with green and orange-gold toning along the periphery. A long die crack extends from the tip of the 'L,' crossing over the top of Washington’s head, while another runs along the left edge of the eagle’s right wing. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
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#1 PCGS MS67+
"The Escalante Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Iridescent toning in mint green with flecks of orange and red toning along the borders. Pin-sized dark toning spot on Washington's neck. |
The 1935-D Washington Quarter
During the initial years of the Washington Quarter’s production, the United States Mint struggled with the execution of the motto, IN GOD WE TRUST. The original 1932 design did not strike up well; the thin lettering lacked depth, causing it to wear off the dies prematurely and appear faint on circulating coins.
Efforts to remediate this flaw led to several hub adjustments between 1934 and 1936. Collectors now categorize these by the visual "weight" of the font: the "Light Motto" (the 1932 original), the "Medium Motto" (the 1934/35 transition), and the definitive "Heavy Motto" which became the standard by 1936.
The 1935-D Washington Quarter (#5798) is particularly significant as it utilized dies derived from the "Medium Motto" hub. While the lettering remains more elegant and slim compared to the robust 1936 issues, the motto on the 1935-D is notably sharper and more defined than the "soft" strikes characteristic of the 1932 debut.
Collecting the 1935-D Washington Quarter
In 1935, the United States Mint resumed robust production across all three facilities to meet the demands of a recovering economy:
- Philadelphia: 35,484,000
- Denver: 5,780,000
- San Francisco: 5,660,000
For the Denver Mint, the 1935-D marked its second Washington Quarter release (the first since the iconic 1932-D key date) and its highest quarter output since the release of the 1918-D Standing Liberty Quarter (#5722).
The 1935-D is notably tougher to secure in Gem condition than the 1935-S. This is an impressive distinction because the 1935-S (#5799) is widely regarded as the second most difficult S-Mint Washington Quarter to find in Gem, trailing only the 1932-S (#5792). Within the PCGS Set Registry, collectors face fierce competition for any 1935-D graded PCGS MS67 or finer. To date, our grading room has not encountered an example that meets the stringent requirements for an MS68 grade. Consequently, the hunt continues for that single coin that might stand head and shoulders above all others.
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