2013-P Great Basin National Park Quarter
CVC & Collectables presents the 2013-P Great Basin National Park Quarter, part of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, celebrating Nevada’s high-desert wilderness, alpine peaks, and some of the oldest living trees on Earth.
Coin Highlights
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Program: America the Beautiful Quarters®
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Mint / Mint Mark: Philadelphia (P)
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Denomination: Quarter Dollar
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Composition: Clad (copper-nickel over a pure copper core)
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Weight: 5.670 g
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington (restored classic portrait)
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Reverse: Bristlecone pine with Wheeler Peak in the background
Historical Significance
Great Basin National Park is known for its dramatic contrast—sagebrush country rising into alpine terrain, with bristlecone pines that have survived for millennia. The reverse design captures that “sky island” feel: a resilient ancient tree set against Nevada’s rugged mountain skyline.
Collectibility
The 2013-P issue is a strong, affordable choice for ATB album sets, Nevada-themed collections, and National Park quarter runs. Collectors often seek examples with clean fields and sharp definition on the pine needles and mountain contours for top eye appeal.
