Dr. Sally Ride Quarter (American Women Quarters Program)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2022
Denomination: 25 Cents ($0.25 USD)
Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad Copper (8.33% nickel, balance copper)
Brief Description
A United States quarter commemorating Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, featuring her next to a window on the space shuttle.
Historical Significance
This is the second design in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year series (2022-2025) honoring the accomplishments and contributions made by women to the development and history of the United States. Dr. Sally Ride was a physicist and astronaut.
Estimated Value
$0.25 in circulated condition; $1.00-$5.00 in high uncirculated grades (MS-65+).
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it can damage the numismatic value. Use PVC-free coin flips for long-term storage.
Mint Mark
None visible in image, but typically 'P' (Philadelphia) or 'D' (Denver) for circulation.
Mintage & Rarity
Common; hundreds of millions were minted across the Philadelphia and Denver facilities.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams / 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Circulated / About Uncirculated. The image shows significant surface bag marks, scratches, and slight wear consistent with pocket change.
Obverse (Front)
The portrait of George Washington originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to mark George Washington’s 200th birthday in 1932. Legends: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 2022.
Reverse (Back)
Depicts Dr. Sally Ride next to a window on the space shuttle, inspired by her quote, 'But when I wasn't working, I was usually at a window looking at Earth.' Inscriptions: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, QUARTER DOLLAR, DR. SALLY RIDE.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition (grade), mint mark, and presence of any errors like die chips (e.g., the 'drooling Washington' error seen on some 2022 quarters).
Similar Coins
Other quarters in the American Women Quarters Program (e.g., Maya Angelou, Wilma Mankiller) and the recurring 50 State Quarters series.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for correct weight (5.67g) and magnetic properties (should NOT be magnetic). Common quarters are rarely counterfeited due to low value, but 'ghosting' or plate errors can occur.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Check for 'Die Chip' errors on the obverse near Washington's mouth or eye, and check for 'clashing' on the reverse design near the space shuttle window.
Created At: 2026-06-13T20:39:46.960652