Guess the Grade! 1954-D Washington Quarter PCGS

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VF Details (cleaned). There are several letters on the reverse starting to blend into the rim, and this indicates a VG8-10 to me. But the obverse rim is strong and complete so I think it would grade F15-VF20 overall, if not for the cleaning.

I was surprised it had been sent in for grading in the first place due to the wear condition and common (non-key) date. I am presuming there was an emotional connection regarding the certification, maybe belonged to a family member and deserving of heirloom preservation. Every coin has a story to tell, if only they could talk.

 

I’m thinking VG-10 at best. Just to worn to make a F-12.

 

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I have no idea, but have a question. Why would this coin get graded to begin with? Even if MS60, it's retail is about 10 bucks I think? I understand getting something graded if it's worn but also rare and pricey, but not this. The grading fees are more than it's worth.

 

VF 20 is my guess

 

For this coin, it really does not make sense. There are lowball collectors that will pay a significant premium for the lowest straight graded example but this needs to be a PO1 or FR2. The quarter we see here is a higher grade than that. Some people will send a coin in for sentimental reasons (it is not worth the grading cost but they want to encapsulate it as a memory or family keepsake). And then we have cases where someone does not understand that grading doesn't increase the value of every coin, so they send something in and end up with some expensive "tuition" (at least that is the hope-that they learn from such an experience).

 

Well said.

 

F-12 details, old cleaning.

 

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Personally, I would grade it F-15.

I'm pretty sure it was cleaned at some point, but I don't think it is enough to give it a details grade. The PCGS TrueView makes the coin look way brighter than it does in person.

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looks like they used wire brush for that cleaning...LOL