1983-D Washington Quarter NGC MS65 Original Bag Series

• NGC Population in MS65: 185 (in Higher Grades: 305)

• Total Mintage: 673,535,000

• NGC Original Bag Series with embedded fragment from an original U.S. Mint coin bag

This 1983-D Washington Quarter has been certified Mint State 65 (MS65) by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) and is part of the popular NGC Original Bag Series, which includes a fragment from the original U.S. Mint bag used to transport the coins after striking. These coins come directly from original mint storage bags, giving collectors an authentic connection to the way these coins were originally distributed.

Graded Gem Mint State, this coin displays strong luster, sharp strike details, and minimal contact marks—characteristics expected of a premium MS65 example. With a relatively limited population in this grade, it represents a desirable certified modern issue with growing collector interest.

Coin Highlights

• Certification: NGC MS65

• Series: NGC Original Bag Series with embedded fragment from an original U.S. Mint coin bag

• Date & Mint: 1983-D (Denver Mint)

• Denomination: Quarter Dollar

• Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad

• Weight: 5.67 grams

• Diameter: 24.3 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Designer: John Flanagan

• Obverse: Portrait of George Washington with LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and date

• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with olive branches and arrows, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUARTER DOLLAR

Mintage & Population

• Total Mintage: 673,535,000

• NGC Population in MS65: 185

• NGC Population in Higher Grades: 305

Despite the large mintage, high-grade examples are surprisingly scarce because many 1983 quarters entered circulation immediately and were not widely saved in Mint Sets, making certified Gem examples much more difficult to obtain today.

Collectibility & Investment Appeal

• Key modern circulation rarity: 1983 and 1982 quarters are notable because the U.S. Mint did not release official mint sets those years.

• Scarce in Gem condition: Finding well-preserved coins from circulation is challenging, driving demand for certified examples.

• NGC Original Bag Series pedigree: The embedded mint bag fragment adds an appealing historical element and unique display.

• Strong modern-coin collector demand: Washington quarters remain one of the most widely collected U.S. series.

• Secure authentication: NGC grading guarantees authenticity and condition while protecting the coin in a tamper-evident holder.

This 1983-D Washington Quarter NGC MS65 Original Bag Series is an excellent addition for collectors of modern U.S. coinage, certified Washington quarters, or NGC specialty holders, offering both historical interest and high-grade preservation.