1959 QUARTER DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 5866, 5991, 85991,
95991
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 24,384,000
Proofs: 1,149,291
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:
NGC Proof-68 Deep Cameo. Ex -
Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature
Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8343, not illustrated, sold for $1,035.00
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-67's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 7 PR-69's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 7 PRCA-69's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 29 PRDC-68's.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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