1956 Proof Washington Quarter NGC PF68

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1956 Proof Washington Quarter NGC PF68

Collect this stunning Proof Washington quarter from NGC!

Washington Quarter NGC PF68

Certified by NGC in PF68, this 1956 Washington quarter is comprised of 90% silver and was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.

REVERSE: Depicts an eagle with outstretched wings along with an olive branch of peace and a bundle of arrows. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and QUARTER DOLLAR are inscribed.

OBVERSE: Features a portrait of George Washington along with the inscriptions LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and 1956.

Proof Washington Quarters

These Proof coins are specially struck for collectors rather than for circulation as they come from the U.S. Mint Proof sets. They feature mirrored fields, frosted devices that produce cameo or deep cameo contrast, and exceptional strike quality. These qualities come from carefully prepared dies and planchets, resulting in sharper details than business strikes. When it comes to proof Washington quarters, that precision often reveals design elements that are softened on circulation issues.

The Washington quarter debuted in 1932 to honor the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, replacing the Standing Liberty quarter. Intended as a one-year commemorative, it quickly became a permanent series. John Flanagan’s obverse portrait remained a fixture for decades while the reverse evolved alongside changing artistic and commemorative priorities. Within this long-running series, Proof Washington quarters offer a curated timeline of finish and design refinements.