DELAWARE
The Delaware quarter, depicting the historic horseback ride of Caesar
Rodney, galloped onto the scene as it kicked off the much anticipated
United States Mint's 50 State Quarters Program.
Caesar Rodney was a delegate to the Continental Congress. On July
1, 1776, despite suffering from asthma and cancer, Rodney set off
on the 80-mile journey to Philadelphia withstanding thundershowers
and a severe summer heat wave. The next day, he arrived at Independence
Hall just in time to cast the deciding vote in favor of our nation's
independence. This native of Dover has also held more public offices
than any other Delaware citizen. In addition to being an extremely
dedicated delegate, Rodney was also a soldier, judge, and speaker
of Delaware's Assembly.
Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated
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Singles P
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Price : $1.00
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Roll(40) P
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Price : $33.50
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Singles D
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Price : $1.00
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Roll(40) D
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Price : $33.50
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PENNSYLVANIA
The Pennsylvania quarter, the second coin in the 50 State Quarters™
Program, depicts the statue "Commonwealth," an outline of the state,
the state motto, and a keystone. This design was chosen to further
help educate people about the origins of our second state, founded
on December 12, 1787.
The statue "Commonwealth," designed by New York sculptor Roland
Hinton Perry, is a bronze-gilded 14' 6" high female form that has
topped Pennsylvania's state capitol dome in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
since May 25, 1905. Her right arm extends in kindness and her left
arm grasps a ribbon mace to symbolize justice. The image of the
keystone honors the states nickname, "The Keystone State." At a
Jefferson Republican victory rally in October 1802, Pennsylvania
was toasted as "the keystone in the federal union." The modern persistence
of this designation is justified in view of the key position of
Pennsylvania in the economic, social, and political development
of the United States.
Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated
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Singles P
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Price : $1.00
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Roll(40) P
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Price : $33.50
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Singles D
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Price : $1.00
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Roll(40) D
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Price : $33.50
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NEW JERSEY
The New Jersey quarter, the third coin in the 50 State Quarters™ Program,
depicts General George Washington and members of the Colonial Army
crossing the Delaware River en route to very important victories during
the Revolutionary War. The design is based on the 1851 painting by
Emmanuel Leutze, "Washington Crossing the Delaware," which currently
hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It was a
cold Christmas night in 1776 and the Delaware River was frozen in
many places. General George Washington calculated the enemy would
not be expecting an assault in this kind of weather. He and his soldiers
courageously crossed the Delaware River into Trenton, NJ. Using surprise
as their greatest weapon, Washington's army captured over 900 prisoners
and secured the town. Later that night, his army continued towards
Princeton, NJ, again taking the enemy by surprise. These two victories
proved very important to his army as they gave the soldiers courage,
hope, and newfound confidence. The ammunition, food and other supplies
confiscated from their captives also helped them survive the brutal
winter of 1777.
Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated
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Singles P
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Price : $0.65
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Roll(40) P
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Price : $17.50
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Singles D
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Price : $0.85
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Roll(40) D
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Price : $24.50
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GEORGIA
The Georgia quarter, the fourth quarter released under the 50 State
Quarters™ Program, is a real peach. The selected design incorporates
several symbols associated with this traditional, yet very diverse
southern state. Just from studying the Georgia quarter design, one
can learn a lot about the fourth state of the Union. The selected
design prominently features the peach - a symbol long associated with
the state - within the confines of a silhouetted outline of the state.
Live Oak sprigs border the central design paying homage to the official
state tree, the Live Oak. And if you ever need to know the Georgia
state motto, simply look across the top of the design, where the words
"Wisdom, Justice, Moderation," grace a hanging banner.
Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated
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Singles P
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Price : $0.65
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Roll(40) P
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Price : $16.95
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Singles D
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Price : $0.65
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Roll(40) D
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Price : $16.95
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CONNECTICUT
The Connecticut quarter, the last 50 State Quarters™ Program coin
issued in 1999, features "The Charter Oak": an integral part of Connecticut's
heritage and existence. If not for the famed "Charter Oak", Connecticut
- and this country in general - might be a very different place than
it is today! On the night of October 31, 1687, Connecticut's Charter
was put to a test. A British representative for King James II, challenged
Connecticut's government structure and demanded its surrender. In
the middle of the heated discussion, with the Charter on the table
between the opposing parties, the candles were mysteriously snuffed
out, darkening the room. When visibility was reestablished, the Connecticut
Charter had vanished. Heroic Captain Joseph Wadsworth saved the Charter
from the hands of the British and concealed it in the safest place
he could find - in a majestic white oak. This famous tree, "The Charter
Oak," finally fell during a great storm on August 21, 1856.
Gem Brilliant
Uncirculated
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Singles P
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Price : $0.55
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Roll(40) P
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Price : $15.95
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Singles D
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Price : $0.55
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Roll(40) D
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Price : $15.95
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