{"product_id":"1999-p-delaware-state-quarter-40-coin-roll","title":"1999-P Delaware State Quarter - 40 Coin Roll","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOwn the First State Quarter Ever Released - 1999-P Delaware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMake history with this pristine 40-coin roll of 1999-P Delaware State Quarters from the Philadelphia Mint - the very first release in the groundbreaking 50 State Quarters Program that revolutionized American coin collecting. Each coin honors the First State with an elegant design featuring Caesar Rodney's historic midnight ride. This bank-wrapped roll preserves these inaugural quarters in Gem Brilliant Uncirculated condition, making it the ultimate cornerstone for any State Quarter collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Roll Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGem Brilliant Uncirculated condition\u003c\/strong\u003e - pristine coins never released into circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphia Mint (P) production\u003c\/strong\u003e - 40 coins from America's original mint facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal bank-wrapped roll\u003c\/strong\u003e - String \u0026amp; Sons orange\/white wrapper preserving mint-fresh quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete 40-coin roll\u003c\/strong\u003e - $10 face value of collectible quarters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst State Quarter ever issued\u003c\/strong\u003e - launched the historic 1999-2008 program on January 4, 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper-nickel clad composition\u003c\/strong\u003e - standard U.S. Mint circulation strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegal tender backing\u003c\/strong\u003e - official United States currency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Artistry Behind the Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic Washington quarter obverse features John Flanagan's timeless portrait of George Washington, first introduced in 1932. The profile captures America's first president with dignified grace, surrounded by the inscriptions \"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,\" \"QUARTER DOLLAR,\" \"LIBERTY,\" and \"IN GOD WE TRUST.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Delaware reverse design immortalizes one of the most dramatic moments in American Revolutionary history. Caesar Rodney rides his horse at full gallop on his legendary midnight journey from Dover to Philadelphia in July 1776. Despite illness, Rodney rode through the night to cast Delaware's deciding vote for independence, ensuring the Declaration would be unanimous among the colonies. The inscriptions \"THE FIRST STATE,\" \"DELAWARE 1787,\" and \"1999\" honor Delaware's distinction as the first state to ratify the Constitution and the quarter's historic release year. This powerful design launched a numismatic phenomenon that would captivate millions of Americans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Choose This Roll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1999-P Delaware State Quarter holds unparalleled significance as the coin that started it all - the first release in the most successful coin program in U.S. Mint history. This Philadelphia Mint roll offers exceptional value for collectors building complete State Quarter sets or seeking multiple examples of this historic first issue. The bank-wrapped format ensures each coin maintains its original mint luster, while the 40-coin quantity provides flexibility for completing collections, trading, or long-term preservation. Whether you're starting your State Quarter journey or adding this foundational piece to your collection, this roll delivers both historical importance and enduring numismatic value as the coin that launched a collecting revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages shown are stock photos representative of the product you will receive. Actual coins may vary slightly in toning or luster but will match the advertised grade and condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51026990006554,"sku":"QTR_DE_P_ROLL","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/0612\/0474\/files\/1999_Delaware.jpg?v=1771881750","url":"https:\/\/smyrnacoin.com\/products\/1999-p-delaware-state-quarter-40-coin-roll","provider":"Smyrnacoin.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}