Part of the America the Beautiful Series – Issued as the 31st coin in the U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters Program, honoring Shawnee National Forest in Illinois.
Philadelphia Mint Issue – The “P” mintmark identifies this coin as being struck at the Philadelphia Mint. It was also minted in Denver (D) and San Francisco (S), with proof and silver versions available.
Obverse Design – Like all America the Beautiful quarters, the obverse features John Flanagan’s portrait of George Washington, first used in 1932.
Mintage & Availability – The Philadelphia Mint struck 151,800,000 coins, making it a widely circulated issue, though high-grade examples remain collectible.
Notable Errors & Varieties – Collectors look for striking errors, doubled dies, and off-center strikes, which can significantly increase value.
Market Trends & Investment Potential – Proof Silver Eagles, particularly older San Francisco Mint issues, have shown strong long-term demand among collectors and investors.
Silver & Proof Versions – In addition to the standard clad version, San Francisco Mint produced proof (S) and 99.9% silver versions, which hold greater collector appeal.
Market Trends & Collectibility – While common in lower grades, high-grade and error coins have gained interest among modern quarter collectors.
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