George Washington Crossing the Delaware Quarter
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2021
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
Composition: Outer layers of 75% Copper and 25% Nickel, bonded to a core of pure Copper
Brief Description
A copper-nickel clad coin featuring the traditional profile of George Washington on the obverse and a commemorative scene of him crossing the Delaware River on the reverse.
Historical Significance
This design was a one-year-only issue for 2021, used as a bridge between the end of the 56-coin 'America the Beautiful' Quarters Program and the start of the 'American Women' Quarters Program in 2022.
Estimated Value
$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1-$3 in uncirculated (MS-65) condition.
Care Instructions
Avoid cleaning the coin as it can damage the surface and reduce collector value. Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in an acid-free holder.
Mint Mark
The mint mark (likely 'P' for Philadelphia or 'D' for Denver) is located on the obverse to the right of Washington's bust.
Mintage & Rarity
Common; total mintage exceeded 1.7 billion (combined Philadelphia and Denver mints).
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams; 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
The image is slightly blurry, but the coin appears to be in 'Circulated' to 'About Uncirculated' condition based on general luster and lack of significant visible deep scratching.
Obverse (Front)
Restoration of the original 1932 design by John Flanagan featuring George Washington facing left. Legends: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.
Reverse (Back)
General George Washington commanding his troops through the ice on the Delaware River before the Battle of Trenton. Designed by Benjamin Sowards and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso. Legends: 'CROSSING THE DELAWARE' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition (grade), presence of specific mint errors (like die chips), and luster for uncirculated examples.
Similar Coins
Often confused with the 1999 New Jersey State Quarter or the 1976 Bicentennial Quarter, both of which also feature historical motifs but have different inscriptions and designs.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for crisp details and the characteristic 'sandwich' edge showing a copper stripe. Being a modern base-metal coin, counterfeits are extremely rare except in the case of high-end 'W' mint mark varieties (not applicable to this specific mintage).
Notable Varieties & Errors
Occasional die chips on the hat or the figures' hands are known but carry minimal premium unless significant.
Created At: 2026-04-21T18:03:41.144481