Washington Quarter (America the Beautiful Quarters Program or American Women Quarters Program)

Brief Description

The obverse features a portrait of George Washington, facing right, with the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '2022'. There is also a mint mark 'P' below the year, indicating it was minted in Philadelphia. The image provided does not show the reverse side.

Historical Significance

The 2022 quarter could belong to two different series depending on its reverse design: either the tail end of the 'America the Beautiful Quarters Program' (which concluded in 2021 with a transitional George Washington obverse for 2021) or the beginning of the 'American Women Quarters Program' (which started in 2022 and features a new obverse design of Washington by Laura Gardin Fraser). Given the visible obverse of George Washington, it's most likely from the American Women Quarters Program, which features prominent American women on the reverse. The obverse design for this program is a modified, more detailed portrait of George Washington by Laura Gardin Fraser, originally intended for the 1932 quarter.

Estimated Value

For a standard circulation strike coin in uncirculated condition, its value is generally face value ($0.25) to slightly above face value (e.g., $0.50 - $1.00 USD), depending on its specific condition and demand from collectors, especially if it's one of the earlier issues of the American Women Quarters Program. Proof or special strike versions would have higher values.

Care Instructions

To preserve its condition, handle the coin by its edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin. Store it in a cool, dry place, ideally in an acid-free coin flip, slab, or album. Do not clean the coin, as this can devalue it significantly, even if done improperly.

Created At: 2025-12-12T03:09:47.778632