United States 1957-D quarter dollar
The Washington quarter superseded the Standing Liberty quarter in 1932 and is still in production, nearly ninety years later. The type was silver for 1932-64. This specimen was lot 2342 in Stack's Bowers March 2021 Auction, Session 2, U.S. Coins Part 2, where it sold for $11,400. The lot description noted, "Spectacular Top Pop 1957-D Washington Quarter. MS-68 (PCGS). This enchanting piece is vividly toned with the boldest, most impressive colors lining the left obverse and reverse borders. Fully frosted throughout with smartly impressed design elements and essentially pristine surfaces. A truly delightful and awesome condition rarity from this high mintage Denver issue with 77,924,160 coins struck. Superb! From the Washington Rainbows Collection, the #1 PCGS Registry Set of Silver Washington Quarters, 1932-1964. PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer." This is a common date and we don't see the justification for the eye-popping price realized.
Recorded Mintage: 77,924,160.
Specification: 6.25 grams, 0.900 fine silver, .180 troy oz ASW, 24.3 mm diameter,
Catalog reference: KM 164.
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