¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bessie Coleman)
United States · 2023 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 2023 |
| Denomination | ¼ Dollar |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Gross weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Laura Gardin Fraser, Eric David Custer, Chris Costello |
| Series | American Women Quarter Program |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Portrait of George Washington, facing right.
Reverse
Bessie Coleman as she suits up in preparation for flight. Her expression is reflective of her determination to take to the skies, the only place she experienced a freedom she did not have on the ground.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper-nickel clad copper and weighs 5.67 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bessie Coleman) made of silver or gold?
No — the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bessie Coleman) is copper-nickel clad copper, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bessie Coleman) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bessie Coleman) was issued 2023.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bessie Coleman)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bessie Coleman) was designed by Laura Gardin Fraser, Eric David Custer, Chris Costello.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bessie Coleman)?
It weighs 5.67 g and measures 24.26 mm across and 1.75 mm thick (copper-nickel clad copper).
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