2018 (P) Burnished Pictured Rocks National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2018

Denomination

Silver Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date

Designer

John Flanagan/Paul C. Balan

Mintage

17,598

Composition

99.9% Silver

Weight

155.5g

Diameter

76.2mm

Edge

Lettered

Auction Record

$340 SP70 02-17-2019 eBay

Description

The 2018 (P) Burnished Pictured Rocks 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 17,598, this is a scarce issue — ranked 4th of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 12% 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 Chapel Rock with the iconic white pine tree atop its sandstone pillar. Pictured Rocks stretches 42 miles along Lake Superior's shore, featuring multicolored sandstone cliffs rising up to 200 feet. 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: $340 SP70 02-17-2019 eBay. Struck in 99.9% silver, weighing 155.5 grams, 76.2 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #669634.