Description
Why purchase this Mint error 2014 Shenandoah National Park 5 oz. silver bullion America the Beautiful quarter?
The America the Beautiful Quarter series was launched by the U.S. Mint in 2010. The series concluded in 2021, after releasing fifty-six coins commemorating national parks or historic sites located in each of the U.S. states and territories. The 22nd coin of the series, issued in 2014, is an homage to Shenandoah National Park located in the state of Virginia. This 5 oz. silver Shenandoah quarter features an obverse struck thru Mint error, meaning that is was accidentally struck through a foreign object such as a thread or lint fragment.
- This 2014 Shenandoah National Park quarter is struck from 5 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- The coin features a distinctive Obverse Struck Thru Mint Error.
- The coin measures 76.20 mm in diameter.
- The coin’s smooth edge is incuse lettered with “.999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE.”
- The coin is one of only 28,000 minted.
Picturesque Park Scene
Obverse: A portrait of George Washington is located on the obverse, accompanied by the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.” This rendition of the first U.S. president was created for the introduction of the Washington Quarter series by award-winning American sculptor John Flanagan in 1932.
Reverse: The reverse illustrates a single hiker approaching the summit of the Little Stony Man Mountain trail, with a stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive below. The frame surrounding the image is inscribed with “SHENANDOAH,” “VIRGINIA,” “2014” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Exceptional Mint State 68 Condition
This 5 oz. silver 2014 America the Beautiful series quarter celebrating the majesty of Shenandoah National Park was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for authentication and review. The silver bullion coin possessing an obverse struck thru Mint error on the obverse received the impressive grade of Mint State 68. The silver quarter is presented in a sonically sealed protective holder with a NGC certification label.
