PCGS MS67+
PCGS MS67+
- PCGS #:
- 5868
- Designer:
- John Flanagan
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 24.30 millimeters
- Weight:
- 6.30 grams
- Mintage:
- 29,164,000
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $6,890 • MS67+ • 03-07-2022 • eBay
Major Varieties
- 1960 25C
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 2,916,000 |
| 60 or Better | 90,000 |
| 65 or Better | 7,500 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-1.0 |
| 60 or Better | R-2.1 |
| 65 or Better | R-3.5 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 35 / 93 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 80 / 93 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 25 / 93 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 35 / 93 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 80 / 93 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 25 / 93 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 PCGS MS68
Dell Loy Hansen; "The D.L. Hansen U.S. Quarters Date Set (1796-Present) Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Splash of iridescent rainbow toning concentrated in the left obverse field. The same toning color-scheme is present on the reverse in a crescent configuration. |
#2 PCGS MS67+
"The Washington Rainbows Collection," Stack’s Bowers, March 25, 2021, Lot 2347 – $5,040; eBay, March 2022 – $6,890. Crescent-shaped rainbow toning dominates the upper-right portion of the obverse and completely wraps around the reverse rim. |
#2 PCGS MS67+
Dr. John O. Phillips; "The Brodie Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Flecks of maroon toning accent the upper obverse, while iridescent green, blue, orange, and eggplant toning trace the left and lower periphery of the reverse. |
#2 PCGS MS67+
"The Escalante Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Iridescent blue and purple toning with streaks of gold and orange toning on both sides. |
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#2 PCGS MS67+
Vivid magenta, orange, green, and green color dominates the center of the obverse. Reverse is fully brilliant. |
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#2 PCGS MS67+
Heritage Auctions, July 21, 2023, Lot 3534 – $3,000; Heritage Auctions, December 15, 2023, Lot 3303 – $1,560; "The Erasmus Hall - Allison Brown Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Diagonal streaks of brown and gold toning along the periphery of the obverse. |
The 1960 Washington Quarter
The Philadelphia Mint struck 29,164,000 business strike 1960 Washington Quarters (#5868)—nearly five million more than the previous year, yet still less than half the output of the Denver Mint. These figures would soon pale in comparison to the massive quarter mintages seen later in the decade.
At the start of the 1961 fiscal year, the United States Federal Government held over 1.8 billion fine ounces of silver, with more than half stored at the West Point Bullion Depository. A significant portion of these holdings consisted of deposits from India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia as part of their lend-lease agreements. During that year, the manufacture of silver coinage consumed more than 42 million ounces, while Treasury Department sales accounted for an additional 40 million ounces.
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The 1960 is a mid-range rarity in Gem condition for the 1932-1964 silver Washington quarters, slightly rarer than the 1960-D. Most Gems are frosty white.