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Washington Quarter (American Women Quarters Program - Dr. Sally Ride) — obverse
Obverse
Washington Quarter (American Women Quarters Program - Dr. Sally Ride) — reverse
Reverse
25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)

Washington Quarter (American Women Quarters Program - Dr. Sally Ride)

United States · 2022

A modern US quarter featuring a modified bust of George Washington on the obverse and Dr. Sally Ride with a robotic arm and a view of Earth on the reverse.

Country
United States
Year
2022
Denomination
25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
Metal
Cupro-Nickel Clad (91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel)
Grade
Uncirculated to Mint State based on the shiny surfaces and lack of wear.

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Overview

A modern US quarter featuring a modified bust of George Washington on the obverse and Dr. Sally Ride with a robotic arm and a view of Earth on the reverse.

Historical significance

Part of the American Women Quarters Program, honoring prominent historical female figures who made significant contributions to American history and culture, featuring Dr. Sally Ride as the first American woman in space.

Obverse (front)

Features a redesigned portrait of George Washington facing right, originally intended for the 1932 Washington quarter by Laura Gardin Fraser, with inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the year 2022.

Reverse (back)

Depicts Dr. Sally Ride with a view of Earth in the background and a representation of the robotic arm from the Space Shuttle program, accompanied by inscriptions denoting her name, the value, and the program motto.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $2.00 depending on condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, strike quality, and any potential mint errors.

Grade assessment

Uncirculated to Mint State based on the shiny surfaces and lack of wear.

Mintage & rarity

Hundreds of millions minted; very common and readily found in circulation.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct weight, diameter, and magnetic properties consistent with copper-nickel clad composition.

Notable varieties & errors

No major high-value varieties are widely recognized for this specific design yet, aside from occasional minor die chips or standard mint errors.

Similar coins

Other quarters from the American Women Quarters series (e.g., Maya Angelou, Wilma Mankiller).

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean fingers or cotton gloves, store in a dry environment or standard 2x2 coin flips.