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¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" Fort McHenry, Maryland
2013 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 5.67 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| 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#43522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
The Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine site during the "Defenders Day" celebration, considered the centerpiece annual event held at Fort McHenry. The fireworks symbolize the "rocket's red glare," linking the fort to its historic past.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORT McHENRY
JFM
MARYLAND 2013 E PLURIBUS UNUM
Engraver: Joseph F. Menna
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Fort McHenry quarter, released in 2013, features a unique design that honors the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner. The coin's reverse side depicts a scene of the flag still waving above Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that later became the national anthem of the United States. This coin is a fascinating piece of history and a beautiful tribute to the iconic symbol of American patriotism.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 D | 151400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 P | 120000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 S | 1313680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" (Fort McHenry, Maryland) 2013 coin.
