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1960 QUARTER DOLLAR

PCGS Nos: 5868, 5992, 85992, 95992

Mintage:

Circulation strikes: 29,164,000
Proofs: 1,691,602 

Designer: John Flanagan

Diameter: 24.3 millimeters

Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%

Weight: 96.6 grains (6.3 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia, PA) below the wreath on the reverse

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Varieties:

Recent appearances:
PCGS MS-67.  Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8339, not illustrated, not sold   From the John Benbow Collection

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 4 MS-67's.

The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 4 PR-70's.

The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 25 PRCA-69's.

The finest Proof Deep Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 30 PRDC-69's.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

 

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