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1946-D 25C

1947 25C

1946-S 25C (Regular Strike)

Series: Washington Quarters 1932-1964

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS68

PCGS #:: 5832

Designer:: John Flanagan

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.30 grams

Mintage:: 4,204,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $14,950 • MS68 • 01-03-2011 • Bowers & Merena

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Major Varieties

1946-S 25C

Die Varieties

1946-S/S 25C RPM FS-501

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	420,000	R-1.6	19 / 93 TIE	19 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	82,000	R-2.1	80 / 93 TIE	80 / 93 TIE
65 or Better	38,000	R-2.6	91 / 93 TIE	91 / 93 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	420,000
60 or Better	82,000
65 or Better	38,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.6
60 or Better	R-2.1
65 or Better	R-2.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	19 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	80 / 93 TIE
65 or Better	91 / 93 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	19 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	80 / 93 TIE
65 or Better	91 / 93 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS68 PCGS grade	David Poole Collection - Heritage 1/2013:5616, $8,812.50
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

David Poole Collection - Heritage 1/2013:5616, $8,812.50

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#5 MS67+ PCGS grade

David Hall:

Though the 1946-S is the second lowest mintage 1940 to 1964 Washington quarter, it is actually the most common in Gem condition. What happened was the low mintage attracted those who put away uncirculated rolls in the 1940s and 1950s and a very large number of original rolls were saved. Today, you can find gorgeous specimens of this date with out much effort.