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2013 (S) Proof Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial - Silver Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2013

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021

Designer

John Flanagan (obverse) / Don Everhart (reverse, designed and sculpted)

Mintage

557,647

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

6.25g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized: $190
Sold: 15 April 2018
Grade: PR69DCAM
Auction house: eBay

Description

The 2013 (S) Proof Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial - Silver Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 557,647 silver proof Perry's Victory quarters dated 2013. 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 shows a statue of Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry, with the Peace Memorial column behind it. Inscriptions: PERRY’S VICTORY, OHIO, 2013 and E PLURIBUS UNUM. White Mountain (NH), Perry's Victory (OH), Great Basin (NV), Fort McHenry (MD), and Mount Rushmore (SD) were released. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Auction record: $190 PR69DCAM 04-15-2018 eBay. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #516826.