2016 (P) Cumberland Gap National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2016

Denomination

Silver Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date

Designer

John Flanagan (obverse) / Barbara Fox (reverse, sculpted by Joseph Menna)

Mintage

75,000

Composition

99.9% Silver

Weight

155.52g

Diameter

76.2mm

Edge

Lettered

Auction Record

Price realized: $272
Sold: 22 December 2023
Grade: MS70
Auction house: eBay

Description

The 2016 (P) Cumberland Gap National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a quarter in the 5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 75,000 examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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 frontiersman gazing westward through the historic natural passage. Cumberland Gap served as the primary gateway for westward migration, with an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 settlers passing through before 1810. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Auction record: $272 MS70 12-22-2023 eBay. Struck in 99.9% silver, weighing 155.5 grams, 76.2 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #600510.