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.
The 1953 Proof Washington Quarter has one of the lower mintages from the 1950's to 1960's proof silver quarters. It is somewhat easy to buy and fairly inexpensive up to about PR67 condition. In PR68 it is much more difficult. With cameo surfaces it is scarce in most grades. In deep cameo condition it is very tough to locate and expect to pay a big premium if it has deep cameo surfaces in any condition.
PCGS is not responsible for the accuracy or authenticity of Ebay listings.