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2002 State Quarters Proof Set Close-Up
Tennessee:
Joining the union in 1796, "Musical Heritage" displayed on the ribbon, was chosen as the theme of the Tennessee State Quarter.
Proof versions of the design are well detailed featuring a guitar, a fiddle and trumpet in the foreground. The music book in the background is exceptional in its rendering. A great deal of depth and dimension to the design of the musical sheets and minute rendering of the notes is recognizable.
Three bold stars frame the instrument display. Emblem upon the state flag of Tennessee is of three stars within a blue field, symbols of the diverse terrain and regions of Tennessee. East Tennessee with its mountains, middle Tennessee an elevated plain and west Tennessee including the Tennessee Bottoms leading to the Mississippi river.
Ohio:
Ohio's State Quarter adopted the theme "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers". An impressive Astronaut in a space suit is in the foreground.
Flying from the outline of the state is the first powered flight of the Wright brothers. Ohio the birthplace of men involved in the beginnings of flight itself and entering space.
The single line, outlining the state, frames the importance of the men from Ohio and their accomplishments.
Louisiana:
An outline of the continental US forms the background to the Louisiana State Quarter. Within the outline of the map is a textured feature showing the extensive area of the Louisiana Purchase.
From the Louisiana Purchase the current state is denoted by the area below the line bisecting the textured area.
Waterways were an important resource to commerce and development of early settlement. The Pelican rendered in fine detail represents theses abundant birds found throughout the delta of the Mississippi River system running through Louisiana. A popular choice "The Pelican State" as the official nickname to the state.
Music forms a rich heritage to Louisiana culture, with many styles originating from the state. The trumpet represents these styles, notably jazz. New Orleans has a great impact both past and present on musical development.
Indiana:
Symbolism on the Indiana State Quarter begins with the 19 starts. They represent Indiana's 19th position entering the Union. The larger of the stars is reminiscent of the larger 19th star as part of the Indiana state flag.
Racing forward is a detailed Formula one race car. Indianapolis speedway was host to the United States Grand Prix in 2002. The car is positioned over a textured map of the state. Motto "The Crossroads of America" speaks to Indiana's central location within the country geographically. It became critical to America and its development from the east to west.
The date 1816 is in reference to December 11, 1816 Indiana becoming a state.
Mississippi:
Detail and depth of design of the magnolia blossoms and leaves is stunning on the Mississippi State Quarter. The date above the magnolias - 1817 is the year Mississippi joined the Union.
An important timber resource to Mississippi the Magnolia tree and flower has become the official state tree and nickname "Magnolia State".
Year the State Quarter entered circulation - 2002 is noted along the lower rim of the coin.1999 Proof sets, the finest quality of coinage became important to collectors both current collectors and new ones attracted to the State Quarters. Popularity creates demand and availability determines value.