2023-D Jovita Idar American Women Quarter 40-Coin Roll

Celebrate a Trailblazing Journalist and Civil Rights Champion

Honor the legacy of Jovita Idar, a fearless Mexican American journalist, teacher, and nurse who dedicated her life to fighting for civil rights and social justice. This 40-coin roll from the Denver Mint brings you a full collection of uncirculated quarters celebrating one of America's most influential women activists of the early 20th century.

What Makes This Roll Special

• Complete 40-Coin Roll - Full roll of uncirculated quarters from the Denver Mint (D mint mark)
• Fourth Release in 2023 - Part of the historic American Women Quarters Program
• Commemorative Design - Unique reverse honoring Jovita Idar's groundbreaking achievements
• Laura Gardin Fraser Obverse - Features the long-awaited Washington portrait originally designed for the 1932 quarter
• Mint Packaging - Original mint roll wrapping (may vary)
• U.S. Legal Tender - Each quarter backed by the United States government

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: The obverse showcases Laura Gardin Fraser's elegant portrait of George Washington, a design with its own remarkable story. Originally created in 1931 to commemorate Washington's 200th birthday, Fraser's design was recommended for the 1932 quarter but passed over in favor of John Flanagan's familiar profile. Nearly a century later, this beautiful rendering finally graces America's circulating coinage, making these quarters historically significant in their own right.

Reverse: The reverse presents a powerful artistic tribute to Jovita Idar, depicting her with clasped hands while her silhouette contains inscriptions celebrating her multifaceted legacy. The design incorporates the names of newspapers she wrote for and founded—"LA CRÓNICA," "EVOLUCIÓN," "ASTREA," "EL PROGRESO," "EL HERALDO CRISTIANO"—alongside her roles as "TEACHER," "NURSE," and "JOURNALIST." References to "LA CRUZ BLANCA" (The White Cross, her nursing organization) and "LA LIGA FEMENIL MEXICANISTA" (The League of Mexican Women) honor her activism. The inscriptions "MEXICAN AMERICAN RIGHTS" anchor her life's mission, while the standard legends "QUARTER DOLLAR," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" complete the design.

Why Collectors Choose This Roll

As the ninth release in the groundbreaking American Women Quarters Program, this roll represents both numismatic value and cultural significance. Jovita Idar's story—from founding bilingual newspapers to organizing against injustice to serving as a nurse during the Mexican Revolution—resonates powerfully today. Collectors appreciate the program's mission to honor women whose contributions have shaped American history, while the full roll format offers both display potential and the opportunity to share these meaningful quarters with family and friends.

The Denver Mint strike ensures consistent quality across all 40 coins, making this an excellent choice for collectors seeking uncirculated examples or those building a complete set of the American Women Quarters series.

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