CVC & Collectables presents the 2003-S Maine 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 depicting Pemaquid Point Light on a rocky coast with a schooner at sea, reflecting Maine’s maritime identity.
Coin Highlights
Year: 2003
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: 3,408,516
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 and honors the state’s seafaring heritage. The U.S. Mint notes the schooner resembles Victory Chimes, the last three-masted schooner of the Windjammer Fleet, while Pemaquid Point Light marks a historic and well-known navigation point on the Maine coast.
Collectibility
The 2003-S Maine Gem Proof is a strong addition to State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and Maine-themed holdings. Its San Francisco proof striking, deep cameo contrast, and 3,408,516 mintage make it a solid choice for collectors building complete clad proof runs of the series.
