2017 (S) Proof Frederick Douglass National Historic Site - Silver Quarter

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The 2017 (S) Proof Frederick Douglass National Historic Site - 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 466,711 silver proof Frederick Douglass 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 Frederick Douglass seated at a writing desk, with his Washington, D.C., home behind him. Inscriptions: FREDERICK DOUGLASS, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 2017 and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The site preserves the final home of the renowned abolitionist who escaped slavery to become one of the most influential voices for human rights. Effigy Mounds (IA), Frederick Douglass (DC), Ozark Riverways (MO), Ellis Island (NJ), and George Rogers Clark (IN) were honored. 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: $184 PR69DCAM 05-02-2018 eBay. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #627856.