2018 (D) Pictured Rocks National Park Quarter

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$1,000 MS68 06-06-2019 eBay

Description

The 2018 (D) Pictured Rocks National Park Quarter is a quarter produced at the Denver Mint as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The U.S. Mint produced 182.6 million examples, making this ranked 10th of 15 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 depicts Chapel Rock with the iconic white pine tree atop its sandstone pillar. Pictured Rocks stretches 42 miles along Lake Superior's shore, featuring multicolored sandstone cliffs rising up to 200 feet. Pictured Rocks (MI), Apostle Islands (WI), Voyageurs (MN), Cumberland Island (GA), and Block Island (RI) were featured. The program continued with strong collector support nearing its conclusion. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. 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 #669476.