1942-S 25C MS66+ Certification #19119289, PCGS #5819

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

ex-Walser from Tonelover. Obv. is bathed in a lustrous light golden hue. Rev. center is a gorgeous blend of blue/purple/lavender/pink encircled by a golden periphery. Secure Plus holder.

Expert Comments

David Hall

Back in the 1950s and 1960s, the 1942-S was considered the rarest Washington quarter of the 1940s. Today, this issue must be considered scarce only as many Gems exist, including a good number of Superb Gem MS66 examples.

PCGS #

5819

Designer

John Flanagan

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

19384000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

126

Pop Lower

2670

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	2000000	R-1.0	35 / 93 TIE	35 / 93 TIE
All Grades	25000	R-2.7	18 / 93 TIE	18 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	6930	R-3.6	23 / 93 TIE	23 / 93 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	2000000
All Grades	25000
60 or Better	6930

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-1.0
All Grades	R-2.7
60 or Better	R-3.6

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	35 / 93 TIE
All Grades	18 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 93 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	35 / 93 TIE
All Grades	18 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 93 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:13069, $7,637.50
1	MS68 PCGS grade
3	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 11/2012:4008, $6,462.50 - “Olscs31” Collection
3	MS67+ PCGS grade	“WWII” Collection
3	MS67+ PCGS grade	“Manofcoins number 2” Collection

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:13069, $7,637.50

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 11/2012:4008, $6,462.50 - “Olscs31” Collection

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

“WWII” Collection

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

“Manofcoins number 2” Collection