¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia)
United States · 2016 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 2016 |
| Denomination | ¼ Dollar |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Gross weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | William Cousins, John Flanagan, Phebe Hemphill, Thomas Hipschen |
| Series | United States Mint's "America the Beautiful" Quarters Program |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
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Design
Obverse
The portrait in left profile of George Washington, the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797, is accompanied with the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the lettering "LIBERTY" surrounded with the denomination and the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
Reverse
The John Brown Fort, the site of John Brown’s last stand during his raid on the Harper’s Ferry Armory. Inscriptions are “HARPERS FERRY,” “WEST VIRGINIA,” “JOHN BROWN'S FORT,” “2016” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
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" (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia) made of silver or gold?
No — the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia) 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" (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia) was issued 2016.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia) was designed by William Cousins, John Flanagan, Phebe Hemphill, Thomas Hipschen.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia)?
It weighs 5.67 g and measures 24.3 mm across and 1.75 mm thick (copper-nickel clad copper).
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