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A: When it was minted after 1998!
I just discovered that, according to all the sources I've seen on the Internet, the 25-cent piece that has been minted ever since 1999 is officially known as the "State Quarter," with no reference to George.
I may be in the minority here, but this is the first time I've picked up on that change in nomenclature.
Well, to me, it's still the Washington Quarter--with the 50 states series on the reverse. Harrumph.
What do you think?
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I would like George eliminated permanently. I really wished it was only a one year issue like they thought it would be.
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United States
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When you state it that way it makes me think....seeing as the date is on the "state" side, and going by this name, is George in fact the reverse and the "state" side the obverse? Hmmmmmmm
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Good question, unholyroller!
I personally like the obverse (the George side). I find it a very artistically satisfying depiction of the Father of Our Country.
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I agree that the Washington quarter ended in 1998. I need only seven more to complete the set in AU or better. Not sure how I am ever going to swing the 32-D though. |
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They are known as State Quarters from 1998 to 2009. Since 2010 they are America The Beautiful ( ATB) quarters. |
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Still missing the 32-D, 32-S, 36-D, and 36-S. But yeah, I always considered the Washington quarter to have ended in 1998. In my opinion, a similar situation exists for the dollar coin where it has been referred to as the Native American dollar for the last few years although Sacagawea's picture is still on the obverse. |
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Quote:In my opinion, a similar situation exists for the dollar coin where it has been referred to as the Native American dollar for the last few years although Sacagawea's picture is still on the obverse. That is true. Let me stir the pot some more and say that my Original Jefferson nickel collection is complete from 1938 to 2003.  My Next Generation Jefferson nickel collection (2004 to date) is still being built.  |
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So what would we call the Bicentennial design of 1976? IMHO, they are all Washington quarters with a varying reverse theme. I agree with you completely, jpsned. Edited by DoubleEagle20
11/25/2014 6:08 pm
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So what would we call the Bicentennial design of 1976? The 1976 issues are definitely Washington quarters. For the 1999+ quarter, it is not just the change to the reverse, but the obverse. It has different legends: two relocated (Liberty and IGWT), one removed (the date), and two additional (Quarter Dollar and United States of America). It also has a slightly smaller bust of Washington. Some say these changes now make it the reverse with the theme on the obverse. If not officially, then de facto based on how we put them in our albums. Quote: If they do a Deep Space Nine Jefferson nickle series that will end it for me.  |
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I really wish they would have made the 2005 Jefferson with the Buffalo reverse permanent, Dave. That coin showed more imagination than I had seen from the mint in years. I loved the side portrait of Jefferson and the buffalo on the reverse harkened back to the Buffalo nickel, without being a cheap knockoff. |
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I agree with DoubleEagle on the nickel idea. Also, I agree the Washington quarters stopped after 1998. I am waiting for my Dansco for uncirculated quarters (in the mail from Minnesota since last Tuesday, coming to Texas...for some reason still not here) and, once complete, it will compliment my State Quarter and ATB Quarter collections very well. |
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Well, to me, it's still the Washington Quarter--with the 50 states series on the reverse. Harrumph. When the State Quarter legislation was originally introduced it specified the state design as being the obv and that the bust of Washington was to appear on the rev. In the final legislation as adopted the state design was designated as the rev. |
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Whoa, Conder--thanks for that information! That's really fascinating that congress had decreed that Geo would be considered to be the reverse.
This really is a great place for numismatists.
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Posted 11/25/2014 2:42 pm
