{"product_id":"1953-washington-quarter-25-pcgs-pr63-proof-silver-coin-early-90-silver-issue","title":"1953 Washington Quarter 25¢ – PCGS PR63 Proof Silver Coin | Early 90% Silver Issue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eThis 1953 Washington Quarter is a classic early proof coin certified PR63 by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (PCGS). Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin comes from an era when proof coinage was produced in smaller quantities, making earlier issues especially appealing to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eProof 63 (PR63)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin displays reflective mirror-like fields and strong design detail, with moderate imperfections consistent with the grade. It still maintains attractive overall eye appeal and serves as a solid, more affordable entry into vintage U.S. proof coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eComposed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e90% silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, this quarter carries both intrinsic metal value and numismatic significance. The obverse features \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, while the reverse showcases the classic heraldic eagle design used prior to 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eAs part of the early 1950s proof era, this coin reflects a time when proof coins were less widely collected and produced in lower mintages compared to later years. Encapsulated in a PCGS holder, it is authenticated, graded, and preserved for long-term collector confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11hcr9s\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e• Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1953\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e• Denomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 Cents (Quarter)\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e• Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washington Quarter\u003cbr data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e• Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PR63 (Proof)\u003cbr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e• Grading Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (PCGS)\u003cbr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e• Mint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)\u003cbr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e• Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003cbr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e• Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25 grams\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e• Obverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e• Reverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heraldic Eagle\u003cbr data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e• Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003cbr data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e• Holder:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS Certified Slab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jul26j\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eValue \u0026amp; Rarity Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lan9ie\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eEarly 1950s proof quarters are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003emore desirable due to lower mintages\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to later issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gkt1z6\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eAs a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e90% silver coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, it retains intrinsic value alongside collector demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lkd0ua\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003ePCGS certification ensures \u003cstrong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eauthenticity and grading reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16cuvlb\" data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eWhy Collect This Coin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dg867g\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e✔ Early proof-era Washington Quarter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11mz8n3\" data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e✔ 90% silver composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dcb83w\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003e✔ Affordable entry into vintage proof coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d3aqvb\" data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e✔ Certified by PCGS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rap2zx\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e✔ Ideal for building a complete silver proof set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471382266019,"sku":"1223328","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1953-Washington-Quarter-25-PCGS-PR63-Proof-Silver-Coin-Early-90-Silver-Issue-Heritage-Pastime-7720.jpg?v=1776707470","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/products\/1953-washington-quarter-25-pcgs-pr63-proof-silver-coin-early-90-silver-issue","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}