2023 P and D Jovita Idar American Women Quarter 2-Coin Set

Honor a Pioneering Voice for Justice and Equality

Celebrate the legacy of Jovita Idar, a fearless journalist, educator, and civil rights activist who championed Mexican American rights in early 20th-century Texas. This 2-coin set features the fourth release in the 2023 American Women Quarters Program, with one quarter from the Philadelphia Mint (P) and one from the Denver Mint (D). Each coin captures Idar's remarkable contributions to journalism, education, and social justice in stunning detail.

What Makes This Set Special

• Complete 2-Coin Set: Includes one P-mint (Philadelphia) and one D-mint (Denver) quarter
• Fourth Release in 2023: Part of the historic American Women Quarters Program honoring trailblazing American women
• Circulating Quality: Authentic U.S. Mint quarters in brilliant uncirculated condition
• Historic Reverse Design: Features Jovita Idar with inscriptions celebrating her achievements as a teacher, nurse, journalist, and civil rights advocate
• Laura Gardin Fraser Obverse: Showcases the long-awaited Washington portrait originally designed for the 1932 quarter bicentennial
• Legal Tender: Backed by the United States government

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: The obverse features Laura Gardin Fraser's elegant portrait of George Washington, originally sculpted in 1931 to commemorate Washington's 200th birthday. Though recommended for the 1932 quarter, this design was passed over in favor of John Flanagan's familiar profile. Nearly a century later, Fraser's vision finally graces America's circulating coinage, offering a fresh perspective on our first president with refined detail and graceful composition.

Reverse: The reverse presents a powerful tribute to Jovita Idar, depicting her with hands clasped in determination. Within her silhouette, inscriptions honor her multifaceted legacy: "MEXICAN AMERICAN RIGHTS," "TEACHER," "NURSE," "JOURNALIST," and the names of newspapers she wrote for including "LA CRÓNICA," "EL PROGRESO," "EVOLUCIÓN," "ASTREA," "EL HERALDO CRISTIANO," and "LA LIGA FEMENIL MEXICANISTA" (the feminist league she founded). The design also includes "LA CRUZ BLANCA," referencing the medical brigade she organized during the Mexican Revolution. Standard inscriptions "QUARTER DOLLAR," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" complete the design.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The American Women Quarters Program represents a watershed moment in U.S. numismatics, honoring women who shaped American history across diverse fields. Jovita Idar's quarter celebrates a champion of civil rights whose work as a journalist, educator, and activist paved the way for future generations. This 2-coin set allows collectors to acquire both major mint marks in one convenient package, making it an essential addition to any American Women Quarters collection. Whether you're building a complete set or honoring Idar's inspiring legacy, these quarters offer both historical significance and accessible collecting value.

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