2023-P American Women Quarters, George Washington Obverse (Cupro-Nickel)
Coin/Currency · United States Mint (Philadelphia Facility)
Pattern: American Women Quarters Program (Laura Gardin Fraser Obverse Design)
Type
Coin/Currency
Maker
United States Mint (Philadelphia Facility)
Material
Cupro-Nickel Clad (8.33% nickel, balance copper; over a pure copper core). Contains NO silver.
Dimensions
Diameter: 24.26 mm (0.955 in); Thickness: 1.75 mm; Weight: 5.67 grams (0.200 oz).
Description
This is a circulating United States Quarter Dollar from the year 2023. While it has a 'silver' appearance, it is actually a base-metal clad coin. It features the Laura Gardin Fraser obverse, which was originally recommended for the 1932 Washington Quarter but passed over for the John Flanagan design. This design was revived in 2022 for the American Women Quarters program.
Key Features
Right-facing Washington portrait; 'P' mint mark indicating Philadelphia origin; date 2023; total lack of silver content evidenced by the copper ring visible on the edge.
Material & Composition
Cupro-Nickel Clad (8.33% nickel, balance copper; over a pure copper core). Contains NO silver.
Finish & Decoration
Business strike, satin-luster finish. Features a right-facing portrait of George Washington initially designed in 1932. Incuse lettering 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and 'LIBERTY'.
Hallmarks & Stamps
'P' mint mark (Philadelphia Mint), designer initials 'LGF' (Laura Gardin Fraser), date stamp '2023'.
Construction Details
Machine-struck on a multi-layer planchet using high-pressure industrial coinage presses.
Functional Features
Reeded edge for anti-counterfeiting and tactile recognition; legal tender value of 25 cents.
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable (coinage). Currently held in a 2x2 cardboard and mylar coin flip.
Craftsmanship Details
High-volume industrial die-striking typical of 21st-century government mints; uniform reeding and sharp rim definition.
Authentication Indicators
Clearly struck 'P' mint mark; correct LGF designer initials; typical clad luster; standard modern relief heights consistent with US Mint distribution.
Origin & Manufacturing
United States of America; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (P).
Era & Period
Contemporary Numismatic (21st Century); Modern American Coinage.
Age Estimate
Modern Issue; struck in 2023.
Cultural Significance
Represents the ongoing modernization of US currency and the 'American Women Quarters Program', honoring diverse female contributors to American history.
Condition Notes
Very Fine to Extra Fine (VF-XF). The coin shows significant surface wear, minor staining/tarnish at the top of the head, and circulation marks. Not uncirculated.
Value Estimate
Face value (0.25 USD). In this circulated condition, it carries no significant premium over its face value.
Care & Maintenance
Maintain in the current mylar flip to prevent further surface oils from fingers; do not clean or polish as this destroys numismatic value.
Similar Pieces
1964 and earlier Washington Quarters (90% Silver); 1976-S Bicentennial Silver Quarters (40% Silver); Modern Silver Proof Quarters (99.9% Silver).
Interesting Facts
The design was originally created by a female sculptor, Laura Gardin Fraser, for the 200th anniversary of Washington's birth. It remained unused for 90 years until the US Mint officially adopted it in 2022.