Bessie Coleman Washington Quarter (American Women Quarters Program)

United States · 2023

A standard circulating United States quarter dollar featuring the redesigned obverse portrait of George Washington facing right and a reverse commemorating aviator Bessie Coleman with her gazing upward and a biplane in flight.

Country: United States
Year: 2023
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)

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Overview

Historical significance

Part of the American Women Quarters Program (2022-2025), honoring Bessie Coleman, the first African American and first Native American woman to hold a pilot license and earn an international aviation license.

Obverse (front)

The restored portrait of George Washington facing right, originally sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser for the 1932 quarter. Inscriptions include 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '2023' along with the 'D' mint mark.

Reverse (back)

Depicts Bessie Coleman as she takes flight, gazing upward with determination, backed by a biplane. Inscriptions include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'QUARTER DOLLAR', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'BESSIE COLEMAN' along with her historic pilot license date.

Estimated value

$0.25 to $1.00 in circulated condition; up to $5.00+ in brilliant uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, grade preservation (Mint State vs. circulated), presence of striking errors or die varieties.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor circulation contact marks and slight wear on the highest points of the design.

Mintage & rarity

Common circulating commemorative with tens of millions minted, highly accessible in modern pocket change.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

As a modern circulating coin, counterfeiting is extremely rare and generally not a concern for face-value pocket change.

Notable varieties & errors

No major widespread key errors or major varieties have been officially recognized for this specific design beyond standard minor die chips and grease errors.

Similar coins

Other quarters from the American Women Quarters series (Maya Angelou, Wilma Mankiller, Dr. Sally Ride, etc.) and standard Washington quarters.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a dry environment in PVC-free holders or flips to prevent toning and environmental damage.