A circa 1920 photo indicates Hellen's fondness of the magnolias. Braille is also above her name on the quarter making it unique in circulating US coinage.įraming the sides is the state tree Alabama long leaf pine and magnolias to the right. Hellen who was deft-blind is depicted reading braille. Hellen Keller a renowned citizen of Alabama is honored on the Alabama State Quarter. His portrait on the cent is of Lincoln's later years. Lincoln is well known on the US cent first minted in 1909. US Circulating Coinage First: Abraham Lincoln is featured as a young man. The official state slogan, "Land of Lincoln" honors Lincoln. Chicago, the largest city of Illinois is seen in a skyline view completing the major designs to the quarter. Born in 1809 Lincoln grows to become president during the years of the Civil War.Ī symbol of Illinois's agricultural power is represented by the farm house, barn and silo left of Lincoln. Numismatic Firsts Highlight the 2003 Proof State QuartersĪ young Abraham Lincoln striding through an outline of the state is central to the design of the Illinois State Quarter. Special qualities of the 90% silver coins in the set, the Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half and the five State Quarters serves as a strong base to value of the set. All fifty states are designated by the fifty stars beginning at the top and finishing along the bottom border to the box. An image of the Statue of Liberty profile in light red along with the State Quarters Logo, silver is also indicated clearly on the box. One outer box holds the two plastic cases. "Silver Proof Set" as part of the text identifies the special silver alloy of the coins within the set.Ĭontinuing the red theme of silver proof sets. Second case of the set are the five State Quarters all are 90% silver alloy.īoth cases contain a similar insert displaying the coins: a US flag graphic in two tones of red with white stars. The first case displays the cent through dollar, however the dime and half are 90% silver in composition. Two plastic cases house 10 coins with designs identical to the circulating coins of 2003. Leading in 2003 US proof set value is the silver set.
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