1953-D Washington Silver Quarter, Uncirculated

A bright, lustrous example of the Washington quarter series — the old cardboard 2x2 holder even has "UNC." written right on it, and the coin backs that up. Full mint luster visible on both sides, with the expected bag marks and light contact marks you'd find on an uncirculated coin that's been stored rather than spent. Details: - Date: 1953 - Mint Mark: D (Denver) - Denomination: Quarter Dollar - Series: Washington Quarter - Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (pre-1965) - Silver Content: 0.1808 troy oz pure silver - Holder: Original cardboard 2x2, hand-labeled "1953-D UNC. .175" Sharp detail throughout — lettering, eagle feathers, and Washington's portrait are all crisp. Some light toning and a few minor contact marks consistent with an uncirculated coin, not a problem piece. The Washington quarter design debuted in 1932 to mark the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth — it was originally intended as a one-year commemorative, but the public liked it so much it never went away. Scrap silver melt value: about $12.24 (≈0.1808 ozt silver at a $67.69/ozt spot price, Aug 26, 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: $24.48–$29.37 (grade: About Uncirculated). 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.