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Proof ***Auction Highlight*** 1952 FS-901 Superbird Washington Quarter 25c Graded pr68 By SEGS (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:4.00 USD Estimated At:450.00 - 900.00 USD
Proof ***Auction Highlight*** 1952 FS-901 Superbird Washington Quarter 25c Graded pr68 By SEGS (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1952 FS-901 Superbird Washington Quarter 25c Graded pr68 By SEGS. In 1952 there were not that many channels to watch, so most people who owned a T.V. were very familiar with the very popular Superman T.V. show. It is strongly believed that a Mint employee, who was probably also a big fan of Superman himself, deliberately struck an S mint mark on the reverse die of a 1952 proof Washington quarter. Consequently, all 1952 proof quarters struck from this die also contained the S mint mark on the eagle’s chest. Because of the prominent S mint mark located on the eagles chest, this popular variety is now widely recognized as the Superbird variety.