At the center, of course, the design of the Land of Lincoln quarter honors our great 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. The coin is the first to depict Lincoln as a young man, showing him at the time he came to New Salem.
In what year are Illinois featured on the new quarter?
2003
Designs
| Year | No. | State |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 21 | Illinois |
| 22 | Alabama | |
| 23 | Maine | |
| 24 | Missouri |
Are Illinois quarters rare?
Illinois State Quarter Values As far as regular Illinois state quarters go, they are very common and worth only face value if circulated. Copper-nickel proof Illinois quarters are priced at between $5 to $7 each, and silver proof versions can usually be bought for $7 to $9.
What state quarters Does Abraham Lincoln?
Illinois, admitted into the Union on December 3, 1818, themed the coin, The Land of Lincoln. It highlights an image of a young Abraham Lincoln within an outline of the state, a farm scene, and the Chicago skyline on the left and the right of the state’s outline.
What is on the back of the South Dakota Quarter?
pheasant
The South Dakota quarter features an image of the state bird, a Chinese ring-necked pheasant. Why Chinese? This colorful bird was brought to South Dakota in 1898. Pheasants live mostly in the Midwest, so many other states consider them a delicacy.
What is the design of the Illinois quarter?
The Illinois quarter is the first quarter of 2003, and the 21st in the 50 State Quarters® Program. The Illinois quarter design depicts a young Abraham Lincoln within the outline of the state. A farm scene and the Chicago skyline appear on the left and to the right of the state’s outline.
Who is on the Illinois State half dollar?
C entral to the design is a young Abraham Lincoln superimposed on an outline of the state of Illinois. This is Abraham Lincoln’s third appearance on United States coinage. An older Lincoln is depicted on the U.S. penny and on the 1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar.
How much is a 2003 Illinois State Quarter worth?
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2003-P Illinois 50 States and Territories Quarter is Worth $0.82 to $2.22 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin’s Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin).
Where is the farm scene in the Illinois State Quarter?
A n Illinois farm scene lies to the left of Mr. Lincoln, celebrating Illinois’ rich agricultural tradition and the state’s current leadership role. T o the right, the Chicago skyline is depicted representing Illinois’ industrial leadership, business and financial climate, and the state’s role as a major hub of international commerce.
