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2020-W 25¢ America the Beautiful Weir National Historic Site Quarter w/V75 Privy Mark & Victory Label
Key to note about these coins is the inclusion of a very unique privy mark. In tribute to 2020 being the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, the U.S. Mint released a limited mintage of 2020 Quarters struck at the West Point Mint directly into circulation. These coins are not only significant for their “W” mintmark but are especially distinctive for a “V75” privy mark that commemorates the milestone anniversary of the war’s end in 1945. The mark appears just to the left of George Washington’s chin on the coin’s obverse. It is extremely unusual for a U.S. coin to have a privy mark — especially a circulating U.S. coin. In fact, this is first time the U.S. Mint has ever struck quarters with a special privy mark! Each coin available here will also come encapsulated in an acrylic holder with an exclusive World War II 75th Anniversary Victory Day label.
ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT WEIR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE QUARTER: Consisting of more than 60 acres of beautiful woodlands, fields and waterways, Connecticut’s Weir Farm National Historic Site has been described as a national legacy to American Impressionism, the creative spirit, and historic preservation. It’s also the only National Park Service site dedicated to American painting. Established in 1990, the site was part of property originally owned by American artist Julian Alden Weir (1852-1919), who acquired the land for $10 and a painting he had acquired while studying in Europe. Not only is Weir hailed today as the father of American Impressionism for his poetic images, but his generosity toward younger and less fortunate artists won him many admirers around the world.
This privy marked Connecticut Weir National Historic Site Quarter is one of five America the Beautiful Coins that will be issued in 2020 meaning it will be available only for so long. The grade and luster of coins like these will only decline further while they remain in general circulation.
STUNNING NATURAL SCENERY – The design features an artist painting on the grounds of Weir Farm. It also displays the words “WEIR FARM,” “A NATIONAL PARK FOR ART,” “CONNECTICUT,” “2020” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
UNIQUE FIRST-EVER PRIVY MARK – The U.S. Mint released a limited mintage of 2020 quarters struck at the West Point Mint directly into circulation that feature a “V75” privy mark to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. This is first time the mint has ever struck quarters with a special privy mark.