This coin is a 2017 quarter from the America the Beautiful Quarters series, which celebrates the natural beauty and landmarks of the United States. It features the mint mark 'S', indicating that it was produced at the San Francisco Mint. The coin has a denomination of 25 cents, commonly known as a quarter and is made of copper-nickel clad copper, giving it the characteristic weight of approximately 5.67 grams. With an official diameter of 24.3 millimeters, this particular quarter is part of a special production type, possibly indicating a limited release or special design variant. Interestingly, the mintage for this coin is noted as '0', suggesting that it may not have been released to the general public, making it a potential rarity among collectors. As a United States currency, this quarter is not only a representation of its denomination but also a collectible item for numismatists. Its distinctive design and limited availability may make it particularly valuable to those pursuing pieces from the America the Beautiful series or to collectors focused on coins struck at the San Francisco Mint. The coin symbolizes American heritage and the celebration of national parks and historic sites across the country.
currency | USD |
currency-amount | 0.25 |
designer | John Flanagan/Frank Morris |
diameter | 24.3 |
edge-type | Reeded |
height | 0 |
material | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center |
mint-mark | None |
mintage | 815540 |
type | Coins |
weight | 5.67 |
width | 0 |
year-display | 2017 |