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Coin Image Detail
Texas State Quarter - 2004
Production Process: Circulating Coin Type: Circulating Denomination: Quarter Authorized Mintage Maximum: N/A Production Facility: Philadelphia; Denver Public Law Number: 105 Congressional Number: 124 Approval Date: 12/01/1997
Obverse Description:
Highlights a bust of President George Washington. The inscriptions on this coin says, United States of America, Liberty, In GOD We Trust, and Quarter Dollar.
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer 2:
William Cousins - Modified John Flanagan original design
Reverse Description:
Released on June 1, 2004, this coin is the 28th released in the 50 State® Quarter Program and the third released in 2004. Texas, admitted into the Union on December 29, 1845, themed the coin the Lone Star State. It highlights an outline of the State with a star superimposed on the outline and the inscription, The Lone Star State. The lariat that encircles the design is symbolic of the cattle and cowboy history of Texas as well as the frontier spirit that tamed the land. The coin is inscribed: Texas; 1845; 2004; and E Pluribus Unum. President William J. Clinton was in office when this legislation was signed. Three United States Mint Directors served under President Clinton's tenure; David J. Ryder of Idaho, Philip N. Diehl of Texas, and Jay W. Johnson of Wisconsin.
Reverse Designer:
Norman E. Nemeth
Reverse Designer 2:
N/A
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May 8, 2008 |