United States of America (USA) 25 Cents 2002

History

25 Cents 2002, KM# 334, United States of America (USA), 50 State Quarters Program, Indiana

Obverse. Photo © Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS.com)

Description

The 50 State Quarters Program was the release of a series of circulating commemorative coins by the United States Mint. From 1999 through 2008, the 50 state quarters were released by the United States Mint every ten weeks, or five each year.

Each quarter's reverse commemorated one of the 50 states with a design emblematic of its unique history, traditions and symbols. Certain design elements, such as state flags, images of living persons, and head-and-shoulder images of deceased persons were prohibited.

The 50 State Quarters Program was started to support a new generation of coin collectors, and it became the most successful numismatic program in history, with roughly half of the U.S. population collecting the coins, either in a casual manner or as a serious pursuit.

Quarters are issued in the order that the states ratified the Constitution. Release date (statehood date): August 8, 2002 (December 11, 1816).

Obverse	Person (politician, revolutionary, entrepreneur) George Washington A head of George Washington, the first President of the United States, facing left. Designer: John Flanagan (JF), 1932 version from a 1786 bust by Houdon / William Cousins. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY D JF QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse	Geography & astronomy Map Sport, Olympics Auto racing Transport (wagon, bike, car, truck etc.) Race car A race car over an outline of the state with the inscription "Crossroads of America." The design also includes 19 stars signifying Indiana as the 19th state admitted into the Union. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a 2.5 mile track built in 1909 for automotive research purposes. While the track was and is used for research, it is best known for hosting auto races, most famously, the Indy 500. The oldest auto race in the world, the Indy 500 has been run every year since 1911, except during the two World Wars. The Indy 500 has become an international event, synonymous with auto racing. The various highways intersecting in and around Indianapolis, along with its historical status as a major railroad hub, and the canals that once crossed Indiana, are the source of the state's motto, the Crossroads of America. Engraver: Donna Weaver (DW). INDIANA 1816 CROSSROADS OF AMERICA DW 2002 E PLURIBUS UNUM
Edge	Reeded (milled)

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Characteristics

Type	Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material	Copper Nickel Clad Copper
Weight	5.67 g
Diameter	24.3 mm
Thickness	1.75 mm
Shape	round
Alignment	Coin
Mints	Denver Mint (D) Philadelphia Mint (P) San Francisco Mint (S)