2020 (S) Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park Quarter

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Auction Record

$1,100 MS68 10-25-2020 eBay

Description

Produced at the San Francisco Mint, the 2020 (S) Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park Quarter is part of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The U.S. Mint produced 2 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 20 mint variants, representing only 5% of total 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 from each state and territory. The reverse depicts a young girl planting a Norway spruce seedling near an established tree. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller is the only national park focused on the history and evolution of conservation stewardship in America. National Park of American Samoa (AS), Weir Farm (CT), Salt River Bay (VI), Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller (VT), and Tallgrass Prairie (KS) were featured. The final full year of the program, with pandemic-related production adjustments. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $4 depending on grade and condition. 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 #812444.