2016 (P) Burnished Theodore Roosevelt National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$275 SP69 03-28-2023 eBay

Description

The 2016 (P) Burnished Theodore Roosevelt National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter is a special strike quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the 5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date series. With a mintage of 18,917, this is a scarce issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 11% of 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 — struck in 5 ounces of .999 fine silver at a massive 76.2mm diameter. The reverse depicts a young Theodore Roosevelt on horseback in the North Dakota Badlands. Roosevelt's ranching experiences in the 1880s shaped his conservation philosophy, leading to the establishment of 230 million acres of protected public lands. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $275 SP69 03-28-2023 eBay. Struck in 99.9% silver, weighing 155.5 grams, 76.2 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #605353.