2016 (P) Cumberland Gap National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2016

Denomination

Silver Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date

Designer

John Flanagan/Barbara Fox

Mintage

75,000

Composition

99.9% Silver

Weight

155.5g

Diameter

76.2mm

Edge

Lettered

Auction Record

$272 MS70 12-22-2023 eBay

Description

The 2016 (P) Cumberland Gap National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a quarter in the 5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 75,000 examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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 — struck in 5 ounces of .999 fine silver at a massive 76.2mm diameter. The reverse depicts a frontiersman gazing westward through the historic natural passage. Cumberland Gap served as the primary gateway for westward migration, with over 300,000 settlers passing through on their way to Kentucky and Tennessee. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Auction record: $272 MS70 12-22-2023 eBay. Struck in 99.9% silver, weighing 155.5 grams, 76.2 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #600510.