CVC & Collectables presents the 2002-S Indiana State Quarter (Gem Proof), a San Francisco Mint issue from the 50 State Quarters Program. This clad proof quarter features mirrored fields, frosted devices, and a reverse design celebrating Indiana as the “Crossroads of America” with an Indy racecar over the state outline and 19 stars marking Indiana as the 19th state admitted to the Union.
Coin Highlights
Year: 2002
Mint Mark: S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Program: 50 State Quarters Program
Finish: Gem Proof
Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 3,039,320
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Racecar over Indiana state outline, 19 stars, and “Crossroads of America”
Historical Significance
Indiana’s quarter highlights the state’s famous Indianapolis 500 tradition and its long-standing nickname, “Crossroads of America.” Released as the 19th coin in the State Quarters series, the design combines transportation history, regional pride, and statehood symbolism in one of the more distinctive reverses of the program.
Collectibility
The 2002-S Indiana Gem Proof is a strong addition to State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and Indiana-themed holdings. Its sharp proof finish, popular motorsports design, and San Francisco proof-only format make it an appealing coin for collectors building complete clad proof runs of the series.
