¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Ellis Island (Statue of Liberty National Monument), New Jersey) - Silver Proof , United States

2017

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

The portrait in left profile of George Washington, the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST QUARTER DOLLAR

Engravers:

William Cousins

Reverse

Description:

An immigrant family is shown approaching Ellis Island with a mixture of hope and uncertainty. The hospital building can be seen in the background.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

ELLIS ISLAND NEW JERSEY 2017 E PLURIBUS UNUM

Engravers:

Phebe Hemphill

Specifications

Weight6.25g
Diameter24.3mm
Thickness1.75mm
CompositionSilver (.900)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value¼ Dollar

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