The reverse features George Washington crossing the Delaware River with members of the Continental Army. The design was adapted from Emanuel Leutze’s famous 1851 painting Washington Crossing the Delaware and includes the inscription “Crossroads of the Revolution.” Alfred Maletsky designed the reverse.
This silver proof was struck at the San Francisco Mint in 90% silver and 10% copper. With a mintage of 804,565 pieces, it was produced as part of the first-year 1999 silver proof sets. This example is certified PF69 by NGC.
Specifications
- Year: 1999
- Mint: San Francisco (S)
- Denomination: 25 Cents
- State: New Jersey
- Series: 50 State Quarters
- Strike: Proof
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Weight: 6.25 grams
- Diameter: 24.3 mm
- Actual Silver Weight: 0.1808 troy oz
- Mintage: 804,565
- Grading Service: NGC
- Grade: PF69
- Edge: Reeded
- Reverse Designer: Alfred Maletsky
