1971 Uncirculated Mint Set
There was some alteration to the coins included in the 1971 Mint Set (Buy on eBay) compared to the previous year. However, the Eisenhower Dollar, which was introduced this year, was not included as part of the set. The new dollar coin was available to collectors through the typical channels of circulation or in special 40% silver uncirculated or proof versions from the US Mint. Kristen shaw wheel of fortune slot machine.
1971 Quarter Defect
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Each 1971 Mint Set included a total of eleven different coins, an increase of one coin compared to the prior year. This added coin was issued since the Kennedy Half Dollar was struck at two different mint facilities that year. Notably, this was the first year that the denomination was struck in copper nickel clad composition, after having been struck in 40% silver from 1965 to 1970.
The coins of the annual mint set were the P-D-S Lincoln Cent, P-D Jefferson Nickel, P-D Roosevelt Dime, P-D Washington Quarter, and P-D Kennedy Half.
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Pricing for the set was increased to $3.50, representing an increase of $1.00 over the previous year price. The coins were packaged similarly in two cellophane packs with colored stripes, red for Denver and blue for Philadelphia and San Francisco. The packs were placed between two cardboard inserts and put into a white envelope marked “1971-U.C.” with Treasury Department return address.
1971 Mint Set Information
Mintage: 2,193,396
Coins Per Set: 11
Face Value: $1.83
Original Issue Price: $3.50
Coins Per Set: 11
Face Value: $1.83
Original Issue Price: $3.50
Year: | 1971 |
Mint: | San Francisco |
Condition: | Proof |
Mintage: | 3,220,733 |
Composition: | .9167 copper, .0833 nickel |
Edge Type: | Lettered |
Diameter: | 24.30 mm |
Mass: | 5.67 g |
Denomination: | Quarter |
We are pleased to offer for sale this 1971-S Proof Washington Quarter. The Quarter is in Gem Proof condition, with nice eye appeal and no major marks or visible problems. This coin is taken from an original Proof Set, and is an outstanding value!
The Washington Quarter was created to honor the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The design was first released into circulation on August 1st, 1932, and continued unchanged until the Bicentennial Quarter design in 1976. The obverse of the Washington Quarter features a bust of George Washington in profile, facing left. It was designed by John Flanagan and is based on a 1786 bust of Washington sculpted by Jean-Antoine Houdon. The Washington Quarter features the inscription LIBERTY at the top of the coin and IN GOD WE TRUST in smaller type below Washington's chin. The reverse of the Washington Quarter features a bald eagle grasping several arrows in its claws above two olive branches, beneath the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The reverse was also designed by John Flanagan.
The 1971-S Proof Washington Quarter is comprised of .916 (91.6%) copper and .083 (8.3%) nickel, with a diameter of 24.26mm and a mass of 5.670 grams with a reeded edge. It is a beautiful coin in Gem Proof condition, a great value perfect for any Washington Quarter collection. There were 3,220,733 of the 1971-S Proof Washington Quarters minted at the San Francisco Mint.
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The Washington Quarter was created to honor the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The design was first released into circulation on August 1st, 1932, and continued unchanged until the Bicentennial Quarter design in 1976. The obverse of the Washington Quarter features a bust of George Washington in profile, facing left. It was designed by John Flanagan and is based on a 1786 bust of Washington sculpted by Jean-Antoine Houdon. The Washington Quarter features the inscription LIBERTY at the top of the coin and IN GOD WE TRUST in smaller type below Washington's chin. The reverse of the Washington Quarter features a bald eagle grasping several arrows in its claws above two olive branches, beneath the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The reverse was also designed by John Flanagan.
The 1971-S Proof Washington Quarter is comprised of .916 (91.6%) copper and .083 (8.3%) nickel, with a diameter of 24.26mm and a mass of 5.670 grams with a reeded edge. It is a beautiful coin in Gem Proof condition, a great value perfect for any Washington Quarter collection. There were 3,220,733 of the 1971-S Proof Washington Quarters minted at the San Francisco Mint.
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