Coin Identifier
Jovita Idar American Women Quarter — obverse
Obverse
Jovita Idar American Women Quarter — reverse
Reverse
Quarter Dollar ($0.25)

Jovita Idar American Women Quarter

United States · 2023

A United States quarter featuring a right-facing bust of George Washington on the obverse and a portrait of Mexican-American journalist and activist Jovita Idar on the reverse, with her dress featuring text made of her accomplishments.

Country
United States
Year
2023
Denomination
Quarter Dollar ($0.25)
Grade
About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS)

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Overview

A United States quarter featuring a right-facing bust of George Washington on the obverse and a portrait of Mexican-American journalist and activist Jovita Idar on the reverse, with her dress featuring text made of her accomplishments.

Historical significance

Part of the American Women Quarters Program, honoring Jovita Idar, a pioneering Mexican-American journalist, activist, teacher, and suffragist who fought for civil rights and education.

Obverse (front)

Features a restored version of Laura Gardin Fraser's portrait of George Washington facing right, with the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '2023' along with the mint mark 'P'.

Reverse (back)

Depicts a portrait of Jovita Idar with her hands clasped. Her body/dress is inscribed with text representing her accomplishments and key organizations, along with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.

Estimated value

$0.25 to $2.00 depending on condition, primarily face value in circulated state.

What drives this coin's value

Condition, absence of post-mint damage, and potential mint errors such as die cracks or striking anomalies.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS)

Mintage & rarity

Common, part of a modern circulating commemorative series with millions minted.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

As a modern circulating coin, counterfeiting is rare; check weight, composition, and edge reeding if suspicious.

Notable varieties & errors

No major widespread major errors identified yet, though minor die chips and doubled dies are occasionally discovered by modern collectors.

Similar coins

Other quarters from the American Women Quarters Program (e.g., Maya Angelou, Wilma Mankiller, Dr. Sally Ride, Anna May Wong).

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves if uncirculated. Store in a cool, dry place in archival-safe holders or flips. Do not clean.