25 Cents "Washington Quarter" Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
2024 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 5.67 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| 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#390861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray’s eyeglass-framed face within the shape of the word “HOPE,” which is symbolic of Murray’s belief that significant societal reforms were possible when rooted in hope. A line from her poem “Dark Testament,” characterizes hope as “A SONG IN A WEARY THROAT,” an inscription in the design.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A SONG IN A WEARY THROAT
25₵
THE REVEREND DR. PAULI MURRAY
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Engraver: Joseph Menna
Designer: Emily S. Damstra
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington, originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to mark George Washington’s 200th birthday. A recommended design for the 1932 quarter, then-Treasury Secretary Mellon ultimately selected the familiar John Flannigan design.
Anna Pauline "Pauli" Murray (November 20, 1910 – July 1, 1985) was an American civil rights activist, advocate, legal scholar and theorist, author, and – later in life – an Episcopal priest. Murray's work influenced the civil rights movement and expanded legal protection for gender equality.
Interesting fact
The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Washington Quarter, released in 2024, is the first coin in the United States Mint's American Women Quarters Program, which honors women who have made significant contributions to the country's history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 D | 185800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 P | 168400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 S | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents "Washington Quarter" (Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray) 2024 coin.
