2017-P Ellis Island Quarter
CVC & Collectables presents the 2017-P Ellis Island Quarter, an America the Beautiful issue honoring one of the most important symbols of U.S. immigration history.
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 (classic portrait)
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Reverse: Immigrant-themed Ellis Island scene (with an eagle overhead)
Historical Significance
Ellis Island served as America’s primary federal immigration station from 1892 to 1954, becoming a powerful landmark of arrival, opportunity, and cultural identity for millions of families. The quarter’s reverse design reflects that “gateway to America” story in a way that stands out in the ATB series.
Collectibility
The 2017-P issue is a must-have for ATB album builders, New Jersey-themed sets, and collectors who focus on U.S. historical sites. For the best eye appeal, look for clean fields and strong reverse detail, especially in the central devices.
