2010 (D) Mount Hood National Park Quarter

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Auction Record

$650 MS67 10-23-2018 eBay

Description

The 2010 (D) Mount Hood National Park Quarter was struck at the Denver Mint as a quarter in the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The U.S. Mint produced 34.4 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 10 mint variants by mintage, with 10% of production. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs featuring national parks and sites from each state and territory. The reverse portrays Mount Hood, Oregon's highest peak, with Lost Lake in the foreground reflecting the snow-capped volcanic summit. Mount Hood National Forest encompasses over one million acres of diverse ecosystems. Inaugural year featuring Hot Springs (AR), Yellowstone (WY), Yosemite (CA), Grand Canyon (AZ), and Mount Hood (OR). Strong collector enthusiasm drove high first-year demand for both circulating and silver proof versions. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #418822.