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¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" Weir Farm National Historic Site, Connecticut - Silver 5 oz Bullion
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 155.517 g | 76.2 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 155.517 g |
| Diameter | 76.2 mm |
| Thickness | 4.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#316235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
This reverse design portrays an artist, wearing a painter’s smock, painting outside Julian Alden Weir’s studio at Weir Farm. It is inspired by various images of the studio and Weir’s paintings created on the property, as well as descriptions of Weir and his fellow artist’s creative inspiration from the rural environment.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WEIR FARM
A NATIONAL PARK FOR ART
CONNECTICUT
JK PH
2020
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Engraver: Phebe Hemphill
Designer: Justin Kuntz
Edge
Lettering: 999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2020 Weir Farm National Historic Site Silver 5 oz Bullion Washington Quarter is that it has a unique design that features a representation of the Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut, which is known for its picturesque landscape and historic buildings. The design includes a depiction of a red barn, a silo, and a fence, which are all iconic symbols of the site. This design is different from the standard Washington Quarter design, which typically features a portrait of George Washington, and it was created specifically for this coin to commemorate the site's significance in American history and culture.
