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Message:: [QUOTE="SensibleSal66, post: 5384963, member: 115232"]From PCGS :The 1952 Proof Washington Quarters have proved to be extremely challenging but yet very rewarding when found with the Superbird variety and more rewarding if found with cameo or deep cameo surfaces. Out of the 81,980 total proof sets produced for 1952, many sets have been broken apart for many years by enthusiasts and collectors in hopes of finding scare coins displaying cameo and deep cameo surfaces. Today, finding original unopened proof sets is very difficult but for knowledgeable collectors this provides a good opportunity to cherry pick the Superbird variety on opened sets, as many collectors are unaware of the Superbird variety and have only searched for the cameo and deep cameo coins. Additionally, the Superbird variety is currently only found on 1952 Proof Washington Quarters. The Superbird variety displays the letter "S" on the center of the Eagle's chest on the reverse of the coin. The top portion of the "S" is more prominent and the lower part of the "S" is more faint but still detectable with a 5X glass. This variety is now widely recognized by many variety specialists and many numismatic references as well as PCGS under the Variety Attribution program. It is definitely worth examining all 1952 proof sets or 1952 proof quarters, as finding the Superbird variety will not only make your day enjoyable but it will also be financially rewarding.[/QUOTE]