At East Texas Coins, our staff is committed to preserving our numismatic heritage by providing a wide spectrum of American rarities and notable world rarities. We desire to provide our clients with quality coins that have the highest potential of producing above average returns while at the same time providing the pleasure of owning a truly rare coin. Whether you need a rare coin, gold or silver rounds or bars, or just a proof set or mint set, we are here to serve you with a quality of service that matches the quality of our coins.
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The Washington Quarter was created to commemorate in 1932 the bicentennial of the birth of George Washington. A national contest was initiated with 98 entrants submitting 100 designs. Designs ranged in quality from amateurish to good, the exception being an outstanding work submitted by Laura Gardin Fischer designer of the Oregon Trail Memorial. Unanimously, the Commission chose Ms. Fraser's design but Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon strongly opposed Ms. Fraser's work. Ultimately, Secretary Mellon, known for his stubbornness and chauvinism, chose a boring and bland design by John Flanagan. The true key date in the series, the 1932-D, is scarce at this level with only one graded higher! Priced well below the Trends indicator of $28,000. this coin is considered a "white" specimen and extremely eye appealing.
