1960 25C MS62 Certification #16750317, PCGS #5868

CoinFacts Details

Expert Comments

Charles Morgan

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.

* * *

David Hall

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.

PCGS #

5868

Designer

John Flanagan

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

29164000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

2167

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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.
65 or Better	2916000	R-1.0	35 / 93 TIE	35 / 93 TIE
All Grades	90000	R-2.1	80 / 93 TIE	80 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	7500	R-3.5	25 / 93 TIE	25 / 93 TIE

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.
65 or Better	2916000
All Grades	90000
60 or Better	7500

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.
65 or Better	R-1.0
All Grades	R-2.1
60 or Better	R-3.5

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.
65 or Better	35 / 93 TIE
All Grades	80 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	25 / 93 TIE

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.
65 or Better	35 / 93 TIE
All Grades	80 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	25 / 93 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
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.
2	PCGS MS67+	Vivid magenta, orange, green, and green color dominates the center of the obverse. Reverse is fully brilliant.

#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.

#2 PCGS MS67+

Vivid magenta, orange, green, and green color dominates the center of the obverse. Reverse is fully brilliant.