CVC & Collectables presents the 2002-S Ohio 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 Ohio’s role in aviation with an early aircraft, an astronaut, the outline of the state, and the inscription “Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers.”
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: Early aircraft, astronaut, Ohio outline, and “Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers”
Historical Significance
Released on March 11, 2002, the Ohio quarter was the 17th coin in the State Quarters series. Its design celebrates the state’s deep connection to flight, recognizing both the Wright brothers and Ohio’s astronaut legacy in one of the most distinctive aviation-themed reverses in the program.
Collectibility
The 2002-S Ohio Gem Proof is a strong addition to State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and aviation-themed holdings. Its San Francisco proof striking, deep mirrored surfaces, and popular space-and-flight design give it lasting appeal for collectors building complete clad proof runs of the series.
