Homestead National Monument of America Quarter (America the Beautiful Quarters Series)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2015
Denomination: $0.25 (Quarter Dollar)
Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad (Outer layers: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel; Core: Pure Copper)
Brief Description
A 25-cent coin featuring a sod house and corn stalks, part of the America the Beautiful Quarters series representing Nebraska.
Historical Significance
This coin honors the Homestead Act of 1862, which provided 160 acres of public land to any citizen who would live on it and shop the land. The site shown is the Homestead National Monument of America in Gage County, Nebraska.
Estimated Value
$0.25 circulated, $1-$5 in high-grade uncirculated condition
Care Instructions
Do not clean with abrasives or chemicals. Handle by the edges to avoid fingerprint oils. Store in PVC-free holders.
Mint Mark
P (Philadelphia Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
248,600,000 (Common)
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams, 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (shows minor bag marks and light circulation wear).
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, based on the 1785 statue by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR.
Reverse (Back)
Shows a sod house with two ears of corn in the foreground, representing the basic necessities (shelter and food) of a homesteader. Legends: HOMESTEAD, NEBRASKA, 2015, E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designer: Ronald D. Sanders.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Value is primarily driven by mint luster and lack of surface marks. Common circulation strikes are worth only face value.
Similar Coins
Statehood Quarters (1999-2008), other America the Beautiful quarters (2010-2021). Distinguishable by the unique reverse imagery.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Weight and diameter should match standard specs precisely. Check for the sharp details typical of US Mint production and the visible copper core on the edge.
Notable Varieties & Errors
A popular variety for this issue is the 'Leaking Bucket' (a die chip near the water pump) and other minor die chips on the building.
Created At: 2026-06-13T20:57:22.403701