The Iowa quarter design features a one-room schoolhouse with a teacher and students planting a tree, and the inscriptions “Foundation in Education” and “Grant Wood.” The design is based on “Arbor Day,” a painting by Grant Wood, who was born near Anamosa, Iowa.
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What is the picture on the Iowa quarter?
The Iowa state quarter, released in 2004, features the image of a schoolhouse, with a teacher and her students planting a tree outside. The design was based on a painting by Grant Wood, the famous painter who lived in Cedar Rapids (and taught at McKinley Middle School!).
What is on each state quarter?
State designs are displayed on the reverse (tails) of the quarters, while the obverse design displays the familiar image of George Washington. But, to accommodate state designs on the reverse, the words “United States of America,” “Quarter Dollar,” “Liberty,” and “In God We Trust” all appear on the obverse.
What is 2004 Iowa quarter worth?
Both the 2004 P Iowa quarter and 2004 D Iowa quarter are each worth around $0.35 in about uncirculated condition. The value is around $0.75 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $3. The 2004 S proof Iowa quarter is worth around $3 in PR 65 condition.
What state quarter has a bird on it?
Oklahoma quarter
Obverse Description: Highlights a bust of President George Washington. Reverse Description: The reverse of the Oklahoma quarter features an image of the State bird, the Scissortail Flycatcher, in flight with its distinctive tail feathers spread.
What is the error on the Wisconsin quarter?
Some Wisconsin quarter errors were found with an “extra cornstalk leaf” – either pointing down (“Low Leaf”) or pointing up (“High Leaf”). The normal cause would be metal shavings accidentally lodged in the die, creating a gouge from the coin striking action.
What quarters are valuable?
The Top 15 Most Valuable Quarters
- 1834 Proof Capped Bust Quarter.
- 1841 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
- 1804 Draped Bust Quarter.
- 1828 Capped Bust Quarter – Repunched Denomination 25/5/50C.
- 1838 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter – No Drapery.
- 1805 Draped Bust Quarter.
- 1807 Draped Bust Quarter.
- 1850 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
What is the rarest state quarter?
Billions of Coins Minted, but not evenly
| 1. | 2008-D Oklahoma | 2003-P Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | 2004-P Iowa | 2003-P Missouri |
| 3. | 2002-P Ohio | 2003-P Illinois |
| 4. | 2003-P Maine | 2004-D Michigan |
| 5. | 2008-P Oklahoma | 2004-P Wisconsin |
Are all 50 state quarters out?
The 50 State quarters (authorized by Pub. L. 105–124 (text) (pdf), 111 Stat. 2534, enacted December 1, 1997) was a series of circulating commemorative quarters released by the United States Mint.
50 State quarters.
| Mass | 6.25 (Ag); 5.67 (Cu-Ni) g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm (0.955 in) |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm (0.069 in) |
| Edge | 119 reeds |
| Obverse |
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What quarter is Abraham Lincoln on?
The Illinois quarter is the first quarter of 2003, and the 21st in the 50 State Quarters® Program. The Illinois quarter design depicts a young Abraham Lincoln within the outline of the state. A farm scene and the Chicago skyline appear on the left and to the right of the state’s outline.
Are 1965 quarters worth anything?
The standard 1965 clad quarters are very common so they only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The value is around $2 for coins in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS 63. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 are valued at around $9.
Is the 2017 Iowa quarter worth anything?
The standard 2017 Effigy Mounds clad quarters in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.25. These coins only sell for a premium in the higher condition grades. Both the 2017 P Effigy Mounds quarter and 2017 D Effigy Mounds quarter are each worth around $0.50 in about uncirculated condition.
How much is the 2020 quarter worth?
Both the 2020 P National Park of American Samoa quarter and 2020 D National Park of American Samoa quarter are each worth around $0.50 in about uncirculated condition. The value is around $0.75 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $1.
What is a river of no return quarter?
The 2019-W “River Of No Return” Quarter can only be found in circulation and they are quite rare with a maximum of 2 million to be produced. These coins will bear the “W” mint mark. The Mint did this with the purpose of generating excitement for coin collecting by introducing rare coins into circulation.
What is Hawaii’s state quarter?
The Hawaii State Quarter shows the proud King Kamehameha I with his hand outstretched towards a depiction of the eight main islands of Hawaii. The inscription of the state motto, “The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness,” is in Hawaiian.
What is New Mexico State Quarter?
The New Mexico State Quarter is the 47th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program and was issued as the 2nd coin in the 10th year of the program on April 7, 2008. New Mexico was admitted to the Union, (thus becoming a U.S. state) on January 6, 1912.
Which quarter says In God We Rust?
#7 – ‘In God We Rust’ 2005 Kansas state quarter.
Are Iowa State Quarters worth anything?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 2004 S Iowa State Quarter Proof value at an average of 25 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $11.
What state quarters are worth keeping?
Simple List of 4 Rare State Quarters Worth Money
- 1999-P Delaware Spitting Horse Quarter.
- 2004-D Extra Leaf Wisconsin Quarter.
- 2005-P Minnesota Quarter Doubled Dies Quarter.
- 2009-D District of Columbia Doubled Die Quarter.
Are state quarter sets worth anything?
State quarters are still circulating and can be collected right out of your pocket change. Therefore, most circulated examples are only worth their face value of 25 cents.
What year of quarters are worth keeping?
Quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver and worth many times their face value. With today’s high value of silver your old coins are becoming surprisingly valuable. Scarce and rare quarters are found in all the design series. Early era quarters, 1796 to the 1890’s are all scarce.
