1/4 Dollar - Ellis Island - America the Beautiful Quarters (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 1/4 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 656 |
| Weight (g) | 5.67 |
| Diameter (mm) | 24.26 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.75 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel plated Copper |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.25 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by William C. Cousins
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN
GOD WE
TRUST
LIBERTY P
JF WC
QUARTER DOLLAR
Description:
The obverse design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN
GOD WE
TRUST
LIBERTY P
JF WC
QUARTER DOLLAR
Description:
The obverse design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
Reverse
Engraved by Phebe Hemphill
Lettering:
ELLIS ISLAND
BF PH
NEW JERSEY 2017 E PLURIBUS UNUM
Description:
The reverse design depicts an immigrant family approaching Ellis Island with a mixture of hope and uncertainty. From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the busiest immigration station in the United States, processing more than 12 million immigrants. The inscriptions read “Ellis Island”, “New Jersey”, “2017”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
ELLIS ISLAND
BF PH
NEW JERSEY 2017 E PLURIBUS UNUM
Description:
The reverse design depicts an immigrant family approaching Ellis Island with a mixture of hope and uncertainty. From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the busiest immigration station in the United States, processing more than 12 million immigrants. The inscriptions read “Ellis Island”, “New Jersey”, “2017”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 D | 254,000,000 | United States Mint of Denver | Unknown |
| 2017 P | 234,000,000 | United States Mint of Philadelphia | Unknown |
| 2017 S | 225,000 | United States Mint of San Francisco, Enhanced Uncirculated | Unknown |
| 2017 S | 629,997 | United States Mint of San Francisco, Proof | Unknown |