1/4 Dollar 'Washington Quarter' Fort Moultrie at Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina
| Emitent | United States |
|---|---|
| Rok | 2016 |
| Typ | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Nominał | 1/4 Dollar = 25 Cents (1/4 USD) |
| Waluta | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Skład | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Waga | 5.67 g |
| Średnica | 24.3 mm |
| Grubość | 1.75 mm |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Rytownik(zy) | Obverse: William Cousins Reverse: Joseph Menna |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | KM#639 |
| Opis awersu | The portrait in left profile of George Washington, the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797, is accompanied with the motto `IN GOD WE TRUST` and the lettering `LIBERTY` surrounded with the denomination and the inscription `UNITED STATES OF AMERICA` |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY P JF WC QUARTER DOLLAR |
| Opis rewersu | Depicts Sergeant William Jasper returning the regimental flag to the ramparts while under attack from a British ship. Inscriptions are “FORT MOULTRIE,” “SOUTH CAROLINA,” “2016” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu |
FORT MOULTRIE RS JFM SOUTH CAROLINA 2016 E PLURIBUS UNUM (Translation: Fort Moultrie RS JFM South Carolina 2016 Out of Many, One) |
| Krawędź | Reeded |
| Mennica |
D United States Mint of Denver,United States (1906-date) P United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date) S United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date) |
| Nakład |
2016 D - - 142 200 000 2016 P - - 154 400 000 2016 S - Circulation quality not released for circulation - 863 860 2016 S - Proof - 675 997 |
| ID Numisquare | 1880334610 |
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Historical Context: The 2016 Fort Moultrie at Fort Sumter National Monument quarter is the 34th issue in the United States Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters Program (2010-2021). Issued during Barack Obama's presidency, this series commemorates national parks and sites across the U.S. states and territories. This coin specifically honors Fort Moultrie in South Carolina, a site of immense historical significance from the American Revolutionary War, particularly the 1776 Battle of Sullivan's Island, and later as a key defensive position.
Artistry: The obverse features John Flanagan’s iconic George Washington portrait, adapted from the 1932 Washington Quarter. The reverse