CVC & Collectables presents the 2003-S Maine State Quarter Gem Proof (Silver), a San Francisco Mint issue from the 50 State Quarters Program. Struck in 90% silver, this proof quarter features mirrored fields, frosted devices, and a reverse depicting Pemaquid Point Light on Maine’s rocky coast with a schooner at sea.
Coin Highlights
Year: 2003
Mint Mark: S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Program: 50 State Quarters Program
Finish: Gem Proof
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
Actual Silver Weight: 0.18084 troy oz
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 1,125,755
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Pemaquid Point Light atop granite coast with schooner at sea
Historical Significance
The Maine quarter was the third State Quarter released in 2003. The U.S. Mint notes that the schooner resembles Victory Chimes, the last three-masted schooner of the Windjammer Fleet, making this design a strong tribute to Maine’s maritime heritage and coastal identity.
Collectibility
The 2003-S Maine silver proof is a strong addition to State Quarter sets, modern U.S. silver proof collections, and Maine-themed holdings. Its 90% silver composition, proof finish, and mintage of 1,125,755 give it solid appeal for collectors building complete 2003 silver proof quarter runs.
