1982-D Washington Quarter. MS-68 (PCGS). This is a magnificent treasure from the modern era, offering both superior quality and eye appeal. Brilliant and untoned at the centers, with subtle bands of gold, magenta and emerald near the borders. The luster is intensely satin and remains full undisturbed beneath inspection. <p><p><p>With a mintage of 480,042,788 coins, the 1982-D quarter is an unremarkable issue in most grades. Perhaps 10 million coins survive in Gem condition, and they can still be acquired in bag or roll quantity. That being said, examples become extremely limited at the MS-67 level, with only about 100 pieces known, and is a supreme rarity any finer. At MS-68 (PCGS), this example is the sole finest certified by PCGS and is tied with a single MS-68 at NGC as the finest certified for the issue. This piece simply cannot be improved upon, making it the ultimate prize for an advanced Registry Set or the most impressive Birth Year set.
