CVC & Collectables presents the 2003-S Missouri 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 honoring Missouri with Lewis and Clark’s return to Saint Louis down the Missouri River under the theme “Corps of Discovery.”
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: Lewis and Clark expedition scene on the Missouri River, “Corps of Discovery,” and “1804-2004”
Historical Significance
Released on August 4, 2003, the Missouri quarter was the 24th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program and the fourth released that year. The U.S. Mint notes it was the first circulating coin to depict Lewis and Clark’s historic expedition, giving the design strong appeal for collectors interested in westward expansion and early American history.
Collectibility
The 2003-S Missouri silver proof is a strong addition to State Quarter sets, modern U.S. silver proof collections, and Missouri-themed holdings. Its 90% silver composition, proof finish, and mintage of 1,125,755 make it a desirable piece for collectors building complete silver State Quarter runs.
