The J. Perry Collection of Colorado Coins and Exonumia
SC$1: HK-338


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: PCGS PF 69 Ultra Cameo
Owner: Siah
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: The J. Perry Collection of Colorado Coins and Exonumia
Slot Name: SC$1: HK-338
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

COIN APPEARANCE/CONDITION: 50 State Quarter Series; Washington Quarter - "Colorado" Silver Proof Variety *Brilliant Ultra Cameo Specimen w/ Exceptional Eye Appeal* COIN BACKGROUND: "Colorado was the 38th state to join the Union and thus the 38th quarter in the series and released on June 14, 2006. The commemorative design shows a sweeping view of the Rocky Mountains with a swatch of evergreen trees in the foreground and a banner proclaiming the state 'Colorful Colorado.' The four other designs that were sent the US Mint for consideration included depictions of Mesa Verde National Park, the 10th Mountain Division, a prospector's pick and shovel with the Colorado Gold Rush slogan 'Pikes Peak or Bust,' and a decorative 'C' in honor of Colorado's nickname, the Centennial State, which it earned for gaining statehood less than one month after the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence." Obverse Designer: John Flanagan and William Cousins Reverse Designer: Norman E. Nemeth CATALOG NUMBER: KM-384a RARITY: 1,585,008 (Mintage Number) COIN DESCRIPTION: (San Francisco Minted, Proof Strike, 90% Silver, 6.25 grams, 24mm, Round, Reeded Edge) OBVERSE: United Stated of America / (Portrait of George Washington) / In / God We / Trust / Liberty / S / Quarter Dollar REVERSE: Colorado / 1876 / (Portrait of Rocky Mountains) / NEN / Colorful Colorado / 2006 / E Pluribus Unum HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION: "Colorado has been nicknamed the 'Centennial State' because it became a state in the year 1876, 100 years after the signing of our nation's Declaration of Independence. Colorado also is called 'Colorful Colorado' presumably because of it's magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains." -- 50States.com

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