PCGS MS67+
PCGS MS67+
- PCGS #:
- 5864
- Designer:
- John Flanagan
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 24.30 millimeters
- Weight:
- 6.30 grams
- Mintage:
- 6,360,000
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $4,560 • MS68 • 07-20-2025 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1958 25C
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 636,000 |
| 60 or Better | 90,000 |
| 65 or Better | 25,000 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-1.4 |
| 60 or Better | R-2.1 |
| 65 or Better | R-2.7 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 26 / 93 |
| 60 or Better | 80 / 93 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 85 / 93 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 26 / 93 |
| 60 or Better | 80 / 93 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 85 / 93 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 PCGS MS67+
Stack's Bowers, June 18, 2025, Lot 95312 - $840; "The Michael Frasinelli Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Exhibiting allover Mint Set toning, the obverse is blanketed in a vibrant palette of peach, gold, and blue. The reverse is dominated by rich gold and orange, punctuated by a distinctive patch of steel-blue over the CA in AMERICA. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
Stack’s Bowers, April 8, 2025, Lot 9256 – $336. Steel blue toning with hints of mustard and orange. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
Heritage Auctions, August 15, 2023, Lot 25234 - $336; "The JBZ LAST STAND Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). This specimen boasts allover Mint Set toning, characterized by intense magenta, green, and orange hues on the reverse. It is a key addition to the 'JBZ LAST STAND' set currently being assembled by PCGS user jwb1040—the same connoisseur whose renowned Washington Quarter collection was sold by Heritage Auctions in February 2018. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
GreatCollections, July 23, 2023, Lot 1396446 - $637.38. The obverse is bathed in a vibrant palette of electric green, blue, orange, and purple. In striking contrast, the reverse remains entirely untoned, retaining its full original brilliance. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
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#1 PCGS MS67+
GreatCollections, March 7, 2021, Lot 951105 - $489.38. This specimen is imbued with allover iridescent Mint Set toning in shades of pink, olive, aubergine, dark teal, and peach. The palette transitions from cooler tones on the obverse to a warmer profile on the reverse. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
GreatCollections, November 1, 2020, Lot 856424 - $964.13; Dr. John O. Phillips; "The Brodie Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Allover Mint Set toning dominated by warm tones of peach-gold and orange. Curved "untoned" patch above 5 serves as a pedigree marker. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
GreatCollections, November 1, 2020, Lot 840319 - $928.13; GreatCollections, May 19, 2024, Lot 1583914 - $411.75. Vibrant Mint Set toning blankets both sides. The obverse is predominantly orange-gold, punctuated by scattered patches of sunset-blue. On the reverse, pointillistic spots of orange-gold envelop a serene, pearlescent-grey surface. |
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#1 PCGS MS67+
Heritage Auctions, September 8, 2020, Lot 23287 – $576; GreatCollections, May 19, 2024, Lot 1583923 – $337.50; "The Indigone Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Bronze-gold toning graces both sides, deepening on the reverse with a vibrant band of magenta and orange along the periphery. A patch of silvery-white surface toning is noted along the base of Washington's neck. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
GreatCollections, August 9, 2020, Lot 735906 - $875.25; Heritage Auctions, May 4, 2022, Lot 21389 - $492. This specimen is imbued with allover iridescent Mint Set toning in shades of ice-blue, azure, orange, and peach. The palette transitions from cooler tones on the obverse to a warmer profile on the reverse. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
Intense orange and red toning blankets the obverse, terminating at the lower rim in a vibrant band of green, gold, and purple. The reverse primarily exhibits a pearlescent luminescence, shimmering with delicate tones of pink, gold, and green. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
A crescent of orange-gold and blue hugs the lower obverse. On the reverse, iridescent magenta and orange toning dominates the upper half of the design. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
Classic Mint Set toning on both sides. Ice-blue and purple hues dominate the obverse, accented by a thin ribbon of sungold along the right-side rim. On the reverse, cool colors form a crescent at the lower-right periphery, while a warm blend of sungold and peach fills the center and upper-left fields. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
Intriguing 'Fire and Ice' coloration: vibrant gold and orange glow along the left obverse field, yielding to cool blue and purple across Washington's portrait and the right field. On the reverse, a halo of yellow-gold spans the border, accented by isolated flecks of steel-blue and peacock-green. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
Allover gold and orange toning is accented by iridescent highlights of green, blue, and purple. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
This specimen displays vibrant ice-blue and eggplant toning across the obverse, uniquely accented by a thin, horizontal untoned line beneath the jaw. On the reverse, a brilliant ring of peacock and magenta wraps around the periphery, framing a center bathed in gold and orange. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
Allover gold toning with vivid concentric rings of iridescent rainbow color along the periphery. |
#1 PCGS MS67+
Toned on both sides, with the obverse displaying the most intense coloration. The obverse features a vibrant iridescent palette of peach and rose, while the reverse exhibits a delicate, pearlescent-pink surface. |
The 1958 Washington Quarter
The 1958 economic downturn, known as the “Eisenhower Recession,” was relatively brief but impactful. Lasting only eight months, its effects were largely mitigated by robust growth beginning in May 1958. However, because the slump originated in late 1957, it significantly curtailed the United States Mint’s production forecasts.
Consequently, the Philadelphia Mint struck only 6,360,000 quarters. This represented an 86% decline from the 46,532,000 coins issued in 1957. As a result, the 1958 Philadelphia issue became the second-lowest mintage of the silver Washington Quarter series (1932–1964) and the 16th lowest in the entire series. Similar production declines were reported across all denominations in Philadelphia that year.
Despite the broader economic cooling, Uncirculated Coin Set sales remained resilient. After a slight slump in 1957, 1958 sales climbed to a then-record 50,314 sets- the highest volume since 1947. These sets were sold to collectors for $4.43 (approximately $45.50 adjusted for inflation). Today, these original sets typically trade between $275 and $325. Many of the finest known 1958 quarters originate from these sets, often featuring vibrant, multidimensional toning caused by the high sulfur content of the original paper packaging.
Additionally, the Philadelphia Mint utilized retired Proof dies for a significant portion of the 1958 production, resulting in numerous "Type B" Reverse varieties (#146067). Many of these business strikes exhibit distinct Semi-Prooflike surfaces.
Historic Market Insights
As monthly reports signaled a dramatic production deficit, collectors and dealers moved quickly to hoard rolls and bags directly from the Mint. This led to heavy speculation throughout the 1960s. By 1965, Illinois dealer Ray Kotansky was marketing Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) bags for $6,100. Due to this widespread preservation, thousands of original Uncirculated rolls remain, surfacing periodically on the market.
The PCGS Population Report reflects this hoarding trend. Aside from the 1932-D (#5790) and 1932-S (#5791) keys, only the 1947-S (#5835) shows similar certification patterns. Both the 1947-S and 1958 are submitted almost exclusively in Mint State, whereas approximately 10% of the certified population for the two key dates consists of circulated examples.
Recent Market Insights
Even before joining PCGS, I took a keen interest in monitoring the inflation of the PCGS MS67+ population. This rising supply, predictably, exerted downward pressure on prices. In 2020, a collector might have expected to pay approximately $850 for a MS67+, whereas by 2024–2025, a typical example realized closer to $350-$450. After analyzing our internal data, I discovered that the MS67+ population was overstated by 30 grading events due to the repeated resubmission of a single specimen. For whatever reason, none of the previous certification numbers were deactivated. My research indicates that once the population is adjusted for these plate-matched individual coins, the true number of unique specimens will fall below 50. While I will not disclose the specific coin, I can assure you that the 1958 Washington Quarter "top pop" census is far more stable than it previously appeared. Consequently, due to my audit of the data, the era of bargain pricing for this issue is likely coming to a close.
A Note About Color
A majority of the high-grade, toned 1958 Washington Quarters appearing on the market originated from Mint Sets, whereas most brilliant examples likely surfaced from original rolls. While roll-sourced coins typically top out in the PCGS MS66 range, nearly every PCGS MS67 and MS67+ specimen is a Mint Set toner.
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The 1958 is the fourth lowest mintage 1941-1964 Washington quarter, yet it one of the most common in Gem condition. The low mintage caused a large number of original rolls to be saved by collectors and speculators in the year of issue. Today, all those saved rolls are the source of the many frosty white Gems that survive. There are also a number of beautifully toned Gems from original Government mint sets.