1999-P New Jersey State Quarter - Single Coin

Own a Piece of History with the 1999 New Jersey State Quarter

The 1999 New Jersey State Quarter holds a special place in numismatic history as the third release in the groundbreaking 50 State Quarters Program. Honoring the Garden State and its pivotal role in American independence, this Philadelphia Mint "P" quarter captures a defining moment from the Revolutionary War. As one of the inaugural year releases, this coin sparked a nationwide collecting phenomenon that continues to this day.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Condition: Gem Brilliant Uncirculated - pristine quality with full mint luster
• Mint Mark: "P" for Philadelphia Mint, America's first mint facility
• Series: Official 50 State Quarters Program (1999-2008)
• Year: 1999 - inaugural year of the historic program
• Release Order: Third state quarter issued, following Delaware and Pennsylvania
• Government Backing: Official U.S. legal tender with 25-cent face value
• Historical Significance: Part of the most successful coin program in U.S. Mint history

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Features John Flanagan's timeless portrait of George Washington, which has graced the quarter since 1932. The dignified profile is surrounded by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY," and "IN GOD WE TRUST," maintaining the classic design that collectors have cherished for generations.

Reverse: The New Jersey design depicts Emanuel Leutze's iconic painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware," commemorating the pivotal Christmas night 1776 crossing that led to the Battle of Trenton. Washington stands resolute in the boat as his troops navigate the ice-choked Delaware River, a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The design includes the state motto "CROSSROADS OF THE REVOLUTION" and the date of statehood, 1787. This powerful imagery captures the courage and determination that defined America's fight for independence.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

As one of the first state quarters ever released, the 1999 New Jersey quarter represents the beginning of a collecting revolution that introduced millions of Americans to numismatics. The dramatic "Washington Crossing the Delaware" design is widely regarded as one of the most historically significant and artistically compelling in the entire 50 State Quarters series. In Gem Brilliant Uncirculated condition from the Philadelphia Mint, this quarter retains its original brilliance and sharp strike - a pristine example from the program's inaugural year that belongs in every serious State Quarter collection.

Images shown are stock photos representative of the coin you will receive. Your coin will be in Gem Brilliant Uncirculated condition as described.