2013 (S) Fort McHenry National Park Quarter

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$695 MS68 06-13-2022 eBay

Description

The 2013 (S) Fort McHenry National Park Quarter is a quarter produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The U.S. Mint produced 1.3 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 15 mint variants, representing only less than 1% 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 fort during the Defenders Day celebration with fireworks overhead symbolizing the "rockets' red glare." Fort McHenry is the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner, where Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the national anthem. White Mountain (NH), Perry's Victory (OH), Great Basin (NV), Fort McHenry (MD), and Mount Rushmore (SD) were released. The Mount Rushmore quarter was among the most popular issues in the series. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $10 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 #517202.