2010 (P) Yellowstone National Park Quarter

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Auction Record

$1,219 Program 09-06-2011 Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

The 2010 (P) Yellowstone National Park Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The U.S. Mint produced 33.6 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 10 mint variants, representing only 10% of total production. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs featuring national parks and sites from each state and territory. The reverse depicts Old Faithful geyser mid-eruption with an American bison standing in the foreground. Established in 1872 as the world's first national park, Yellowstone is home to the largest concentration of geysers on Earth. Inaugural year featuring Hot Springs (AR), Yellowstone (WY), Yosemite (CA), Grand Canyon (AZ), and Mount Hood (OR). Strong collector enthusiasm drove high first-year demand for both circulating and silver proof versions. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #418815.