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1999 Proof State Quarters
Five different quarters per year are minted celebrating the states that entered the union.
Delaware:
Central to the design is Caesar Rodney's historic horseback ride in 1776. Arriving in Philadelphia in time to vote for the resolution of independence and signing the Declaration of Independence in August.
Pennsylvania:
The reverse's main device is a depiction of the Commonwealth. A statue atop the dome of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Finely detailed lady on the coin holding a staff topped with an eagle.
New Jersey:
A scene of the "Washington Crossing the Delaware River" extends edge to edge on the reverse. Highly detailed and finely engraved.
Georgia:
An outline of the state encloses the Peach, a state symbol. Overtop is a fine ribbon with the state motto "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation".
Connecticut:
The Charter Oak, a large white oak tree, a symbol of American independence fills the reverse of the quarter.
George Washington Crossing the Delaware River
A very fine example of the engravers art is the "Washington Crossing the Delaware" reverse to the New Jersey State Quarter. The design is based on a painting by Gottilieb Leutze in 1851 commemorating General George Washington in the famous crossing of the Delaware river in December 1776. A close-up view shows minute detail of Washington standing and many figures within the boat.
Special Qualities Are Why 1999 Silver Proof Set Values Are So High
Popularity of the 50 State Quarters is a huge underpinning to value of 1999 proof sets. Many new collectors took up collecting the coins as a set. 1999 represents the first year of issue and that itself is a popular collecting theme.
Obverse Design Washington Quarter 1932-1998
Obverse Design Washington Quarter of 1999
First year of a new design to the obverse of the Washington quarter was also introduced along with the State Quarters. The obverse design of 1932 through 1998 was replaced. Washington's portrait was modified to a smaller size allowing for the additional lettering of "United States of America" and Quarter Dollar". An "S" mintmark designating the San Francisco mint is located under "In God We Trust".
Changes to the presentation of the proof set included the box color and inset within the case. New artistic graphics are found on the inset and boxes as well. All adding to enhance the display of the set.