Type B Washington Quarters

Here are some type B rev Washington Quarters that I picked up at the last few shows. The 64 was Cherrypicked, but the 57 was not. The seller knew what he had and charged a premium for it. Since he was a friend, I did not mind paying the bit extra and as expected, he did come down a bunch on his original asking price. Thanks for looking.

 

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1957

 

what is the type B? and what is the relative scarcity?

Lack

 

The type B reverse is found on Washington quarters from 1957-1964. It was a proof reverse die that was used inadvertantly on business strike. The key marker for this reverse is a greater seperation between the E and S in States. I will try to post type A reverse pictures later tonight. This is the same situation that is the reason that we have Type II reverse Franklin halves.

As for your question about relative scarcity...that is a good question. I would like to know myself. I believe, based on personal experience that the 1964 are the most common. As for the least common, I can't answer that....yet.

 

Those quarters look very high grade. Beautiful to look at and a pleasure I'm sure t observe and own.

 

Is this information listed in The Cherrypickers Guide? I'd kind of like to know what years of each issue to keep an eye out for.

 

THanks Doug for the added info. :thumb:

 

Great Quarters! There's also a 56 Type B and it is now listed by PCGS.

 

Yes, If I am not mistaken, each one of these years except the 56 is mentioned in the Cherrypickers guide.

 

Thank you very much! I'll hint to my wifeif she needs any last minute Christmas gift ideas.

 

I picked one up at a show that was a ANAC's graded one. The seller didnt know what it was and charged no premium for it


Doug - what other coins did they use proof dies for? And are there any that will be a Type B style coin in the future in your opinion?
Thanks

 

Really good looking pick ups Joe. Thanks for sharing these and for adding the detail shots, this helps explain the type B reverse as well as all the other members info on use of used proof dies.

 

One of the major mags. lists the 62-D Type-B Quarter at $175 in 65 condition, I think that was the highest if I remember correctly.

I picked one off ebay a few months ago for a normal BU price. It has blazing luster, a near-perfect reverse, but its fields are filled with inconsistant hairlines under magnification.

PCGS is listing the 56 in MS-66 at $625 right now... it has moved up

 

Got any pics of that coin you could post?

 

I'll try to take some but they will not be anything special.

 

Correction to previous post.... obviously 62P...not D


Well, the reverse is far worse than I remembered it and so are the hairlines! Sorry for the bad photos...

 

Wow! You did great with the pics I think! I'm interested to hear what the comments will be on this coin, if anyone has something to point out. Thanks for uploading the pics. :thumb: