2017-D Effigy Mounds National Monument Quarter - Single Coin

Honor Ancient American Heritage

The 2017-D Effigy Mounds National Monument Quarter celebrates one of America's most sacred and mysterious archaeological treasures. As the 36th release and first quarter of 2017 in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, this Denver Mint quarter honors the ancient mound-building cultures of Iowa. Over 1,000 years ago, American Indians created hundreds of ceremonial and burial mounds—some shaped like bears, birds, and other animals—that stand as enduring monuments to their sophisticated culture and deep spiritual connection to the land. This quarter connects you to a profound chapter of pre-Columbian American history.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Denver Mint (D) Strike - Struck at the Denver Mint facility, known for quality production
• Uncirculated Condition - Fresh from mint rolls, never entered circulation
• 36th America the Beautiful Release - First quarter issued in 2017, part of the 56-coin national park series
• Effigy Mounds National Monument Design - Honors Iowa's ancient ceremonial landscape with over 200 preserved mounds
• Single Coin Format - Perfect for completing your collection or starting a new one
• Historical Significance - Commemorates sacred sites created over a millennium ago by indigenous cultures
• Legal Tender - Official U.S. Mint issue, backed by the United States government
• Ready to Ship - In stock and available for immediate delivery

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: The quarter features John Flanagan's timeless portrait of George Washington, a design that has graced U.S. quarters since 1932. Washington's dignified profile faces left, surrounded by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY," and "IN GOD WE TRUST." This familiar design provides continuity across the entire America the Beautiful series.

Reverse: The reverse design captures the essence of Effigy Mounds with imagery that evokes the ancient landscape and its sacred earthworks. Inscriptions of "EFFIGY MOUNDS," "IOWA," "2017," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" frame the design, honoring the site where indigenous peoples shaped the earth into ceremonial forms. The artistry pays tribute to the sophisticated culture that created these enduring monuments—some shaped like animals—as part of their burial practices and cultural traditions. Today, over 200 mounds are preserved at this national monument, standing as silent witnesses to America's deep indigenous heritage.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The Effigy Mounds quarter holds special significance as a tribute to pre-Columbian American history and the indigenous cultures that shaped the continent long before European contact. As the opening release of 2017 in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, it represents both numismatic value and profound historical importance. The Denver Mint strike offers excellent detail and quality, while the single-coin format provides flexibility for collectors who need just this issue to complete their set or prefer to acquire quarters individually. This piece connects you to a sacred landscape where ancient peoples created enduring monuments that continue to inspire wonder and respect more than a thousand years later.

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