1945-D 25C Washington Quarter PCGS MS67+ (CAC)

1945-D 25C Washington Quarter PCGS MS67+ (CAC) $1,540.

     It is a rare occurrence that a common coin is offered in such an elevated grade. We at AUCM are pleased to offer a great Conditional Rarity, a 1945-D Washington quarter is the spectacular grade of MS67+ (CAC). David Hall writes, "Though not rare by any means, in Gem and Superb Gem condition the 1945-D is one of the scarcer Washington quarters of the 1940s. Strike and luster are seldom a problem and Gems look great." This piece would be the perfect candidate for a Registry Set of the finest Washington quarters, as well as a full set of super-Gem silver Washington quarters from 1932 to 1964. Or it could be a great "stand-alone" piece to add to you collection. Compared to coins in different series, it is a relative bargain in its superior grade.

     It was during the early 1930s that the United States was reeling from an economic collapse that was in response to the stock market crash of 1929. The crisis was impacted even further by agricultural stress due to land erosion and dust storms in the southern plains, a result of the combination of drought and poor farming practices. During this period, the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth in 1932 was approaching. The Treasury Department had proposed a commemorative half dollar. A design competition was held, under the proviso that the design be based upon the classic bust of Washington crafted by Jean Antoine Houdon, the preeminent portrait sculptor of Europe during the late 18th century. Houdon had taken a life mask of him during a visit to Mount Vernon and sculpted the piece in 1785. John Flannigan won the competition, and the coin was switched from a commemorative half dollar to a circulating quarter beginning in 1932.