1985-S Washington Quarter — PCGS PR70DCAM
A Flawless Proof from the Mid-1980s
This is the 1985-S Proof Washington Quarter, certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) in the flawless PR70 Deep Cameo (DCAM) grade — the highest possible grade a proof coin can achieve, indicating no visible imperfections under 5x magnification. The PCGS number for this issue is 96021 .
The PR70DCAM Designation
The DCAM (Deep Cameo) designation indicates exceptional visual contrast: heavily frosted design elements stand out boldly against deeply mirrored, reflective fields — the hallmark of the finest proof coins. The fact that there are 0 coins graded higher than PR70 confirms this is the ultimate example of this issue .
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| PCGS # | 96021 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Mint | San Francisco (S mintmark) |
| Denomination | 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar) |
| Grade | PR70DCAM |
| Designer | John Flanagan |
| Composition | Clad: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center |
| Weight | 5.67 grams |
| Diameter | 24.30 millimeters |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mintage | 3,362,821 |
