1935-D 25C

Description

1935-D Washington Quarter, PCGS MS67. This exceptional 1935-D Washington Quarter represents a significant offering from the second year of John Flanagan's iconic design series. Struck at the Denver Mint during a period of robust American economic recovery, this coin exhibits the characteristic qualities that make high-grade examples increasingly difficult to locate. The piece displays excellent striking detail with sharp definition throughout, particularly evident in the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST," which benefits from the refined "Medium Motto" hub utilized during this transitional period between the softer 1932 original and the heavier 1936 standard. The PCGS MS67 grade reflects exceptional preservation with lustrous surfaces and minimal imperfections. Mintage figures for 1935 demonstrate Denver's significant production run of 5,780,000 pieces, yet the survival rate in Gem condition remains notably limited compared to the concurrent 1935-S issue. Within the Washington Quarter series, the 1935-D ranks among the more challenging Denver dates to acquire in this grade, with only the key-date 1932-D, 1934-D, and 1936-D presenting greater difficulty to collectors pursuing high-grade examples. Population data underscores the rarity of this issue at the MS67 level, with only 12 examples graded finer by PCGS from a total population of 35 certified pieces. The absence of any recorded MS68 specimens further emphasizes the scarcity of superior examples. This coin represents an outstanding opportunity for serious Washington Quarter specialists and type collectors seeking a genuinely scarce Gem with excellent eye appeal and strong market fundamentals. PCGS Certificate #54926831