1942-D 25C MS(PCGS#5818)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2300

Grade

MS68

Price

6,000

Lot Description

Exceptionally Vivid Gem 1942-D Quarter Tied for Finest Certified at PCGS 1942-D Washington Quarter. MS-68 (PCGS). Intense rose-orange patina blankets the right third of the obverse and assumes a more mottled distribution in the center and toward the left border. The equally attractive reverse is ringed in reddish-orange and russet peripheral toning with virtual brilliance in the center. Silky smooth in texture with bountiful mint luster, there is much to recommend this to-pop 1942-D to the advanced Washington quarter collector or toning enthusiast. Mintage: 17,487,200 coins. Provenance: From the Washington Rainbows Collection, the #1 PCGS Registry Set of Silver Washington Quarters, 1932-1964. Earlier ex Heritage's Long Beach Signature Auction of June 2018, lot 3929. PCGS Population: 4; 0 finer. PCGS# 5818. NGC ID: 2453. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.