New Jersey State Quarter (50 State Quarters Program)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1999
Denomination: 0.25 USD
Composition: Clad (91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel)
Brief Description
A United States quarter dollar featuring the bust of George Washington on the obverse and George Washington crossing the Delaware River on the reverse.
Historical Significance
The New Jersey quarter was the 3rd coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. It commemorates General George Washington's historic crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.
Estimated Value
$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1.00-$3.00 in uncirculated (MS-65) condition.
Care Instructions
Avoid cleaning or polishing, as this removes the mint luster and reduces numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place inside an archival-safe holder.
Mint Mark
P (Philadelphia) or D (Denver) typically; images are too blurry to confirm exact mark.
Mintage & Rarity
Common; 662,228,000 (Philadelphia) and 299,096,000 (Denver) were minted.
Weight & Diameter
5.67g, 24.26mm
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
Circulated (image is low resolution and blurry, but shows signs of handling and even wear).
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, modified by William Cousins. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR.
Reverse (Back)
George Washington and his army crossing the Delaware River based on the 1851 painting by Emanuel Leutze. Legends: NEW JERSEY, 1787, CROSSROADS OF THE REVOLUTION, 1999, E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designer: Alfred Maletsky.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Most are worth face value unless they are in high-grade Mint State or possess a known mint error.
Similar Coins
Other 1999 State Quarters (DE, PA, GA, CT) and the later 2021 George Washington Crossing the Delaware quarter.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for correct weight and a clear copper-colored stripe on the edge. Counterfeits for this common circulating coin are extremely rare.
Notable Varieties & Errors
The 'Spitting Horse' die crack error is a well-known minor variety for this state issue.
Created At: 2026-04-21T17:58:00.713035