1956 Washington Quarter 25¢ – PCGS PR66 Proof Silver Coin | High-Grade 90% Silver Issue

This 1956 Washington Quarter is a premium proof coin certified PR66 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin represents the golden era of U.S. proof coinage, known for exceptional detail and mirror-like finishes.

Graded Proof 66 (PR66), this coin is a high-grade example with strong reflective fields, sharp strike quality, and minimal imperfections. It offers excellent eye appeal and approaches gem-level quality, making it highly desirable among collectors.

Composed of 90% silver, this quarter carries both numismatic value and intrinsic silver content. The obverse features George Washington, while the reverse displays the classic heraldic eagle design used on Washington Quarters prior to 1999.

As part of the pre-1965 silver coinage era, this piece represents a time when U.S. coins were struck in precious metal. Encapsulated in a PCGS holder, it is authenticated, graded, and preserved for long-term protection and collector confidence.

Key Details

• Year: 1956
• Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter)
• Series: Washington Quarter
• Grade: PR66 (Proof)
• Grading Service: Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)
• Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 6.25 grams
• Obverse Design: George Washington
• Reverse Design: Heraldic Eagle
• Edge: Reeded
• Holder: PCGS Certified Slab

Value & Rarity Insight

• PR66 examples are high-grade and more desirable, offering strong premiums over lower grades.
  

• As a 90% silver proof coin, it holds intrinsic metal value in addition to collector demand.

• PCGS certification ensures authenticity, grade accuracy, and strong resale potential.

Why Collect This Coin?

• ✔ High-grade PR66 proof condition

• ✔ Classic 90% silver U.S. coin

• ✔ Strong mirror-like fields and sharp detail

• ✔ Certified by PCGS

• ✔ Excellent addition to a Washington Quarter or silver proof set