1953-S Washington Quarter, 90% Silver

A solid circulated example of the San Francisco-struck 1953 Washington quarter — one of the last decades of 90% silver coinage before the Mint switched to clad in 1965. Details: - Date: 1953 - Mint Mark: S (San Francisco), reverse below eagle - Denomination: Quarter Dollar - Series: Washington Quarter - Silver Content: 90% silver, pre-1965 Circulated with moderate wear — Washington's hair detail is softened but the portrait, lettering, and rim are all readable. Eagle on the reverse shows similar honest wear. No damage, no cleaning apparent. The San Francisco Mint struck just over 14 million of these in 1953 — modest by modern standards, and a favorite among silver-quarter collectors building a date run. Scrap silver melt value: about $12.02 (≈0.1808 ozt silver at a $66.47/ozt spot price, Sep 8, 2026). This is the raw junk-silver MELT value of the metal only — NOT an estimate of the coin's collector value based on its date, mint mark, grade, or condition. Gavel AI Estimated Value: $15.02–$18.63 (grade: Fine). This is an automated estimate based on the coin's visible condition — for reference only, not a professional appraisal or guarantee. The final price is set by the bidding. *Generated with Gavel AI — please ask questions if the description doesn't seem right.