CVC & Collectables presents the 2002-S Tennessee 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 celebrating Tennessee’s “Musical Heritage” with a trumpet, fiddle, guitar, musical score, and three stars representing the state’s three grand divisions.
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: Trumpet, fiddle, guitar, musical notes, three stars, and “Musical Heritage”
Historical Significance
Released on January 2, 2002, the Tennessee quarter was the 16th coin in the State Quarters series and the first issued for 2002. Its design honors Tennessee’s lasting influence on American music, from country and bluegrass to blues and rockabilly, making it one of the most distinctive music-themed coins in the program.
Collectibility
The 2002-S Tennessee Gem Proof is a strong addition to State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and music-themed holdings. Its San Francisco proof striking, deep mirrored finish, and popular reverse design give it lasting appeal for collectors building complete clad proof runs of the series.
