United States 1932 $0.25 Denver Mint Cleaned UNC- Detail

The 1932 Denver Mint Washington quarter represents the genesis of America's most enduring modern coinage design, struck to commemorate the bicentennial of George Washington's birth. While intended as a one-year celebratory issue, John Flanagan's iconic portrait of the first president proved so popular that it permanently replaced the Standing Liberty design. This inaugural year also coincided with the depths of the Great Depression, prompting severe production cutbacks at the branch mints. The Denver Mint struck a mere 436,800 quarters in 1932, making the 1932-D the absolute king of the Washington quarter series and a legendary twentieth-century key date.

This specific example survives in Uncirculated Detail, showing the crisp, full design elements expected of a coin that never entered general circulation. On the obverse, the intricate details of Washington's hair, including the curls and the roll of the queue, remain entirely sharp. The reverse displays the full, bold feathers of the spread-winged eagle perched upon a bundle of arrows, flanked by olive branches, with the vital D mint mark perfectly clear below the wreath. Because it never saw commercial use, the original design high points show no wear from circulation.

The coin has been cleaned, a past intervention that alters its original mint luster and results in a details grading rather than a numeric grade. This cleaning gives the fields a unnaturally bright or uniform appearance, yet the underlying sharpness remains completely intact. For collectors and investors seeking a genuine uncirculated example of this elite key date without the premium of a straight-graded piece, this specimen offers incredible eye appeal, unmatched historical significance, and a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary American numismatic treasure.