CVC & Collectables presents the 2002-S Louisiana 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 honoring Louisiana with a brown pelican, trumpet with musical notes, and the outline of the Louisiana Purchase territory.
Coin Highlights
Year: 2002
Mint Mark: S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Program: 50 State Quarters Program
Finish: Gem Proof
Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 3,039,320
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Brown pelican, trumpet with musical notes, Louisiana Purchase territory outline, and “Louisiana Purchase”
Historical Significance
Released on May 20, 2002, the Louisiana quarter was the 18th coin in the State Quarters series. Its design combines symbols of the state’s bird, music heritage, and the historic Louisiana Purchase, giving the coin strong regional identity and broad collector appeal.
Collectibility
The 2002-S Louisiana Gem Proof is a strong addition to State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and Louisiana-themed holdings. Its San Francisco proof striking, cameo contrast, and distinctive jazz-and-history reverse make it an appealing coin for collectors building complete clad proof runs.
