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Lot 129

1951-1953 US Silver Quarters

Sold October 23, 2025

Price realized
$225
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About this lot

Estimated Value: $250-350

Origin: United States 

Denomination: Quarter Dollar

Year: 1951-1953

Mint: 1951 Denver, San Francisco; 1952 Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco; 1953 Philadelphia

Grade: Various Conditions

Metal: Silver

Weight: 246.8g total

Additional Description: The U.S. Silver Quarters from 1951 to 1953 were struck during a time of postwar transition, as the nation navigated the early Cold War years and the outbreak of the Korean War. Composed of 90% silver and featuring John Flanagan’s portrait of George Washington—a design unchanged since 1932—these quarters offered a sense of visual and material stability amid geopolitical uncertainty. They circulated widely in an era defined by cautious optimism and growing economic momentum, touching the daily lives of Americans during a formative moment in modern history.

Lot details

Lot
129
Closed
October 23, 2025
Sold $225
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