CVC & Collectables presents the 2002-S Mississippi 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 Mississippi with two magnolia blossoms and the inscription “The Magnolia State.”
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: 3,084,245
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Two magnolia blossoms with leaves and “The Magnolia State”
Historical Significance
Released on October 15, 2002, the Mississippi quarter was the 20th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program and the fifth released that year. The design celebrates the magnolia, long associated with the state and chosen to represent Mississippi’s identity on this issue.
Collectibility
The 2002-S Mississippi Gem Proof is a strong addition to State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and Mississippi-themed holdings. Its San Francisco proof striking, attractive cameo contrast, and classic floral reverse make it a desirable coin for collectors building complete clad proof runs of the series.
