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¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" Alabama
2003 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 5.67 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Portrait of Helen Keller, the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, and her name in English and in a reduced-size version of Braille, an Alabama long leaf pine branch with magnolias gracing the sides of the design, and the Spirit of Courage banner underlining the image.
Scripts: Braille, Latin
Lettering:
ALABAMA
1819
⠤⠓⠑⠇⠢
⠤⠅⠑⠇⠇⠻
HELEN
KELLER
SPIRIT of COURAGE
NEN
2003
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Translation:
Alabama
1819
Helen
Keller
Spirit of Courage
NEN
2003
Out of Many, One
Engraver: Norman E. Nemeth
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Helen Adams Keller (1880 - 1968) was an American lecturer and political activist. Although blind and deaf, she managed to become the first disabled person to graduate from college. Her determination was admired in the United States.
Interesting fact
The Washington Quarter (Alabama) 2003 features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a portrait of Helen Keller, who was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and became a renowned author, speaker, and advocate for the disabled. This coin was released as part of the 50 State Quarters program, which aimed to honor each state's unique history and symbols.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 D | 232400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 P | 225000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 S | 3270603 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Alabama) 2003 coin.
