Lot 123
1949-1951 US Silver Quarters
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $225
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $250-350
Origin: United States
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Year: 1949-1951
Mint: 1949 Denver; 1950 Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco; 1951 Philadelphia, Denver
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight: 246.6g total
Additional Description: The U.S. Silver Quarters from 1949 to 1951 were struck during a time of postwar adjustment, as America transitioned from the hardships of World War II to the complexities of a new global order. Composed of 90% silver and featuring John Flanagan’s stately portrait of George Washington, these quarters maintained the design first introduced in 1932, offering continuity in a rapidly changing world. While no major alterations occurred in their appearance, their role in everyday commerce remained vital, circulating widely in an era defined by economic recovery, the beginnings of the Cold War, and the rise of American consumer culture.
Lot details
- Lot
- 123
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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