2011 (P) Glacier National Park Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$396 MS68 08-25-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2011 (P) Glacier 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 30.4 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 10 mint variants, representing only 8% 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 the northeast slope of Mount Reynolds with a mountain goat traversing the rocky slopes. Glacier National Park in Montana contains over 700 miles of trails and more than 130 named lakes. Gettysburg (PA), Glacier (MT), Olympic (WA), Vicksburg (MS), and Chickasaw (OK) were released. The Gettysburg and Vicksburg quarters resonated with Civil War history collectors. 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 #505143.