Issuer: United States
Period: Federal republic (1776-date)
Year: 1953
Denomination: ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (0.25 USD)
Currency: Dollar (1785-date)
Composition: Silver (.900)
Weight: 6.25 g
Diameter: 24.26 mm
Thickness: 1.75 mm
References: KM# 164
F-12 Fine—Hair lines about Washington’s ear visible. Tiny feathers on eagle’s breast faintly visible.
VF-20 Very Fine—Most hair details visible. Wing feathers clear.
EF-40 Extremely Fine—Hair lines sharp. Wear spots confined to top of eagle’s legs and center of
breast.
MS-60 Uncirculated—No trace of wear, but many contact marks, surface spotting, or faded luster
possible.
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated—No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster.
MS-65 Gem Uncirculated—Only light, scattered contact marks that are not distracting. Strong luster,
good eye appeal.
PF-65 Gem Proof—Hardly any blemishes, and no flaws
