1932-S Washington Quarter. MS-66 (NGC). Extraordinary premium Gem quality for a key date Washington quarter issue that enjoys strong demand throughout the numismatic grading scale. Delicate champagne-gold iridescence dresses surfaces that are fully lustrous and softly frosted. Both the razor sharp strike and outstanding preservation are also praiseworthy attributes.<p>The three 1932-dated issues of the new Washington design type are the only quarters produced by the United States Mint from 1931 through 1933. The Great Depression served to limit coinage of many denominations during the early to mid 1930s, and the quarter was no exception. At just 408,000 coins struck, in fact, the 1932-S has the lowest mintage in the circulation strike Washington series, and it is the rarest issue of its type in Gem Mint State after only the 1932-D. Tied for finest certified at NGC, this low pop MS-66 represents an important bidding opportunity for the advanced Washington quarter enthusiast.
