The 1932-S is the lowest mintage (408,000) of the entire Wastington quarter series, and along with its 1932-D counterpart, it is one of the most in-demand key dates of the 20th century. This is a coin that has been sought after in all grades since the 1950s. Interestingly, though the 1932-S and 1932-D are virtually the same rarity in circulated grades, mint state 1932-Ds are nearly twice as rare as 1932-Ss. Nonetheless, an Uncirculated 1932-S Washington quarter is a great coin and gem MS65s are quite rare.
There are a lot of "sliders," coins with slight rub on the high points. Truly mint state examples, with full original luster and no rub, are what you want. Most 1932-S quarters are well struck. Luster on true mint state coins is typically subdued. Many examples are toned, some are attractive, and some not so. Eye appeal is definitely an issue with this key date.
According to a notice in the June 1934 issue of The Numismatist (p. 416), collectors could still purchase Uncirculated 1932-S Quarter Dollars directly from the U.S. Treasury for "the face value of the coins and an amount sufficient to cover the mail charrges by first-class mail."
This coin was a PCGS MS62. Anyone who knows PCGS knows that they are very strict when grading high value coins and this coin had more eye appeal than many 63 and 64's and was a great value at the 62 price level.
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I only gave it four stars because it's so expensive but yet a great solid coin..1932 was the beginning of the Washington quarter and so much history behind it every collector needs one.
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Finding an uncirculated 80 year old coin is getting harder & harder by the day. Although this one IS tarnished it is in otherwise perfect shape/grade.
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Nice coin.
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Beautiful coin! Finished out my collection which started over 50 years ago. I'm very satisfied
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