2011 (P) Chickasaw National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,540 MS69 10-28-2012 Great Collections

Description

The 2011 (P) Chickasaw National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the 5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date series. With a mintage of 33,000, this is a scarce issue. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon, while the reverse displays unique designs featuring national parks and sites — struck in 5 ounces of .999 fine silver at a massive 76.2mm diameter. Designed by John Flanagan/Donna Weaver. Struck in 99.9% silver, weighing 155.5 grams, 76.2 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #507392. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters are bullion versions of the circulating ATB quarters, struck in five troy ounces of .999 fine silver at three inches in diameter. Among the most imposing coins in the U.S. Mint's portfolio. Burnished and uncirculated versions with vapor-blasted finish are especially collectible. The series parallels the circulating ATB program from 2010 to 2021.