Coin Highlights:
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Series: America the Beautiful Quarters®
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Park: Gettysburg National Military Park
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
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Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad
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Diameter: 24.3 mm
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Weight: 5.67 grams
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington portrait, John Flanagan design
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Reverse: Union infantry advancing during the Battle of Gettysburg
Historical Significance:
Gettysburg National Military Park preserves the site of the most pivotal battle of the American Civil War. Fought in July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg marked a turning point in the conflict and is closely associated with President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The reverse design captures Union soldiers in motion, symbolizing sacrifice, unity, and the cost of preserving the nation.
Collectibility:
The 2011-D Gettysburg quarter is one of the most historically meaningful issues in the America the Beautiful series. Circulated examples are readily available, while Mint State coins with strong strikes and clean surfaces are favored by collectors building Denver Mint sets or U.S. history–themed collections.
