CVC & Collectables presents the 2003-S Missouri 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 Missouri with Lewis and Clark’s return to Saint Louis down the Missouri River, reflecting the state theme “Corps of Discovery.”
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: Lewis and Clark expedition scene on the Missouri River
Historical Significance
Released on August 4, 2003, the Missouri quarter was the 24th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program and the fourth released in 2003. 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 Gem Proof is a strong addition to State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and Missouri-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.
