1/4 Dollar 'Washington Quarter' Saratoga National Historical Park, New York - Silver Proof
| Эмитент | United States |
|---|---|
| Год | 2015 |
| Тип | Non-circulating coin |
| Номинал | 1/4 Dollar = 25 Cents (1/4 USD) |
| Валюта | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Состав | Silver (.900) |
| Вес | 6.25 g |
| Диаметр | 24.26 mm |
| Толщина | 1.75 mm |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | Milled |
| Ориентация | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Гравёр(ы) | William Cousins |
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| Каталожные номера | KM#601a |
| Описание аверса | 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` |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY QUARTER DOLLAR S |
| Описание реверса | This reverse design depicts a close-up of the moment General John Burgoyne surrendered his sword to General Horatio Gates, a turning point many believe marked the ‘beginning of the end of the American Revolutionary War.’ |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса |
BRITISH SURRENDER 1777 SARATOGA NEW YORK 2015 E PLURIBUS UNUM (Translation: British Surrender 1777 Saratoga New York 2015 Out of Many, One) |
| Гурт | Reeded |
| Монетный двор |
S United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date) |
| Тираж |
2015 S - Silver Proof - 490 829 |
| ID Numisquare | 2341528500 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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Historical Context: The 2015 Saratoga National Historical Park quarter is a key issue in the United States Mint's "America the Beautiful Quarters Program" (2010-2021). This series honored national parks and sites, reflecting America's diverse heritage. The Saratoga coin specifically commemorates a pivotal location: the site of the Battles of Saratoga in 1777, a decisive American victory during the Revolutionary War, crucial for securing foreign aid and independence.
Artistry: The reverse design, by Richard Masters and sculpted by Joseph Menna, captures the essence of the Saratoga battleground. It features a prominent stack of muskets with a bayonet, symbolizing the conflict. Behind these, a flowing battle flag unfurls, evoking the American spirit and victory. The obverse retains John Flanagan's iconic George Washington portrait, adapted from the original by William Cousins, maintaining series continuity.
Technical/Grading: This 2015 Saratoga silver proof quarter is .900 fine silver, weighing 6.25 grams and measuring 24.26 millimeters. As a proof, it exhibits exceptional strike quality, characterized by deeply mirrored fields and frosted, sharply detailed devices, creating a strong cameo contrast. Key high-points for evaluation include Washington's hair on the obverse, and on the reverse, the stacked muskets, bayonet, and flag folds. Collectors seek pristine examples.