This coin is part of the US "States Quarter" program started in 1999 and ending in 2008. Each state will be represented with its own quarter in the order of statehood during this time. Unfortunately, your quarter is only worth 25 cents. The saturation of the market by these coins was very large and these coins are everywhere. However, keep this coin in a collection for years and years and you may see the value increase. Many of these coins will eventually end up in circulation and leave the UNC versions as one of a kind at some point.
1817 is the year Mississippi became a state. The Mississippi state quarter was minted in 2002, and is worth 25 cents.
The other date 2002 is at the bottom ( same side ) of the coin. 1803 is the year Ohio became a state. It's just a quarter, spend it.
2002
No US quarters were minted in 1812. If your quarter has a picture of George Washington on it, the name "Louisiana", and looks very new that's because it IS new. It's one of the state quarters issued from 1999 to 2008 and is only worth 25¢ Like all of the state quarters in your pocket change it has 2 dates on it. 1812 is the date that Louisiana was admitted to the Union. The actual minting date is 2002 and appears at the bottom of the design.
No US quarters were struck in 1816.If your coin has a race car on it - something that didn't exist in 1816! - look at the date near the bottom rim; it'll be 2002 because the coin is a State Quarter honoring Indian, which joined the Union in 1816.
The Mississippi state quarter was minted in 2002.
None of the State Quarters issued for circulation have more than face value.
....25 cents just like any other post-1965 non-proof quarter. State quarters are not rare or valuable unless they are proof or have some error.
The value of a colorized Mississippi quarter from 2002 typically depends on its condition and the demand for such items among collectors. Standard uncirculated quarters from that year are usually worth face value, 25 cents, but colorized versions can sell for a premium, often ranging from a few dollars to around $10 or more, depending on the quality and the seller. It's important to check recent listings or auctions for the most accurate pricing.
1817 is the year Mississippi became a state. The Mississippi state quarter was minted in 2002, and is worth 25 cents.
A 2002 quarter featuring an astronaut is likely a reference to the 2002 New Hampshire state quarter, which depicts the "Live Free or Die" motto and features a moonlit scene. However, if you're referring to a quarter with a space theme, it might be a novelty or altered coin rather than a standard issue. Generally, standard 2002 quarters are worth face value (25 cents) unless they are in uncirculated condition or part of a special collection. Always check for specific markings or conditions that might affect its value.
The Mint has never made gold quarters. If you have a gold quarter then it has been plated which destroys the numismatic value of the coin. Its value is 25 cents plus the value of the little bit of gold they used to plate it. Some chemicals can cause the quarter to turn different colors. This also does not enhance the value of the coin.
Seigniorage refers to the profit made by the government from issuing currency, particularly the difference between the face value of coins or paper money and their production costs. In 2002, the cost to produce a quarter was approximately 11.6 cents, while its face value was 25 cents. This means the seigniorage for each quarter minted that year was around 13.4 cents.
....25 cents unless in mint packaging. They are easily found in pocket change.
The other date 2002 is at the bottom ( same side ) of the coin. 1803 is the year Ohio became a state. It's just a quarter, spend it.
Regardless of date or mintmark, none of the "State Quarters" struck for circulation have more than face value.
It's just a quarter, spend it.