2017 (S) George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Quarter - Enhanced Uncirculated

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The 2017 (S) George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Quarter - Enhanced Uncirculated is an enhanced uncirculated quarter struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 223,310 Enhanced Uncirculated George Rogers Clark quarters dated 2017. 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 George Rogers Clark leading his men across flooded plains toward Fort Sackville. Inscriptions: GEORGE ROGERS CLARK, INDIANA, 2017 and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The 1779 capture of Fort Sackville was a daring campaign that secured the Northwest Territory for the young United States. Effigy Mounds (IA), Frederick Douglass (DC), Ozark Riverways (MO), Ellis Island (NJ), and George Rogers Clark (IN) were honored. This enhanced uncirculated coin features multiple finish techniques applied to different areas of the design, combining proof, frosted, and standard finishes to create a unique multi-textured appearance. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. 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 #631103.