2017-P Effigy Mounds Quarter - Single Coin

Honor Ancient American Heritage

The 2017-P Effigy Mounds Quarter celebrates one of America's most sacred and mysterious archaeological treasures. As the 36th release in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program and the first quarter of 2017, this Philadelphia Mint coin honors the ancient mound-building cultures of Iowa. Over 1,000 years ago, American Indians created hundreds of ceremonial and burial mounds at this site, some shaped like bears, birds, and other animals. This quarter connects you to a profound chapter of pre-Columbian history and the enduring legacy of indigenous peoples.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Philadelphia Mint (P) Strike - Struck at America's first federal mint facility
• 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 1,000+ years of American Indian cultural heritage
• 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 spiritual and cultural significance of Effigy Mounds, depicting the ancient earthworks that have stood for over a millennium. The imagery evokes the sacred landscape where American Indians honored their ancestors and expressed their connection to the natural world through monumental earthen sculptures. Surrounding the design are inscriptions of "EFFIGY MOUNDS," "IOWA," "2017," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM," acknowledging both the site's location and our nation's diverse heritage.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The Effigy Mounds quarter holds special significance as a tribute to pre-Columbian American history and indigenous cultural achievements. As the opening release of 2017 in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, it represents both numismatic value and archaeological importance. The Philadelphia 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 an ancient sacred landscape where over 200 mounds—some shaped like animals—still stand as testament to the artistry and spiritual depth of the mound-building cultures.

Images shown are stock photos representative of the coin you will receive. Actual coin condition may vary slightly.