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1952-D 25C

1953 25C

1952-S 25C (Regular Strike)

Series: Washington Quarters 1932-1964

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS68

PCGS #:: 5851

Designer:: John Flanagan

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.30 grams

Mintage:: 13,707,800

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $15,525 • MS68 • 07-30-2003 • Bowers & Merena

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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	1,371,000	R-1.0	35 / 93 TIE	35 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	45,000	R-2.5	58 / 93 TIE	58 / 93 TIE
65 or Better	14,000	R-2.9	57 / 93 TIE	57 / 93 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,371,000
60 or Better	45,000
65 or Better	14,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.0
60 or Better	R-2.5
65 or Better	R-2.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	35 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	58 / 93 TIE
65 or Better	57 / 93 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	35 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	58 / 93 TIE
65 or Better	57 / 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	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 11/2018:156, $5,288
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2013:2674, $11,750 - Manofcoins Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2015:3242, $4,935 - Nye’s Folly Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS68 PCGS grade
6	MS67+ PCGS grade
6	MS67+ PCGS grade
6	MS67+ PCGS grade
6	MS67+ PCGS grade
6	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 11/2018:156, $5,288

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2013:2674, $11,750 - Manofcoins Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2015:3242, $4,935 - Nye’s Folly Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#6 MS67+ PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1952-S can often be found in truly Superb Gem condition. This issue is sometimes a little softly struck, but there are many that are well struck and most mint state examples are relatively mark free. There are a good number of magnificently toned MS67 ultra Gems known.