Dr. Sally Ride Quarter (American Women Quarters Program)

United States of America · 2022

A United States quarter commemorating Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, featuring her next to a window on the space shuttle.

Country: United States of America
Year: 2022
Denomination: 25 Cents ($0.25 USD)
Metal: Cupro-Nickel Clad Copper (8.33% nickel, balance copper)

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Overview

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.

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.

Estimated value

$0.25 in circulated condition; $1.00-$5.00 in high uncirculated grades (MS-65+).

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).

Grade assessment

Circulated / About Uncirculated. The image shows significant surface bag marks, scratches, and slight wear consistent with pocket change.

Mintage & rarity

Common; hundreds of millions were minted across the Philadelphia and Denver facilities.

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.