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2021-S Tuskegee Airmen Quarter MS Values
Details
The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Alabama commemorates the heroic actions and achievements of the famous Tuskegee Airmen. The term “Tuskegee Airmen” pertains to both men and women of diverse nationalities. They were composed of nearly 1,000 pilots and more than 15,000 support staff (including navigators, bombardiers, and mechanics). The site preserves five historic structures used during primary flight training in World War II.
Obverse: Detailed portrait of Washington, facing left, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUARTER DOLLAR on the periphery. The word LIBERTY appear left of Washington's neck, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right behind his neck. The mintmark appears behind the ribbon under the motto.
Reverse: The reverse (tails) design depicts a Tuskegee Airman pilot suiting up to join the fight during World War II with the Moton Field control tower in the background. The pilot looks upward with pride and confidence as two P-51 Mustangs pass overhead. The inscription “THEY FOUGHT TWO WARS” is arced across the top as a reference to the dual battles the Tuskegee Airmen fought–fascism abroad and racial discrimination at home.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Coinage Type:
America the Beautiful quarter
Coinage Years:
2010-2021
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Tuskegee Airmen
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.67 gr
Weight:
0.1823 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
John Flanagan, William Cousins
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBEERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR, 2021, S
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Reverse Designer:
William Cousins
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