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2025 - D Althea Gibson, American Women Quarter Series 40 Coin Roll

2025 - D Althea Gibson, American Women Quarter Series 40 Coin Roll

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Final 2025 American Women Quarter – Honoring Tennis Legend Althea Gibson

Secure a full roll of 40 quarters celebrating Althea Gibson, the trailblazing multi-sport athlete who shattered racial barriers in tennis and golf. As the fifth and final release in the 2025 American Women Quarters Program, this Denver Mint roll commemorates a champion whose courage, skill, and determination changed the face of American sports forever.

What Makes This Roll Special

  • Full Roll of 40 Quarters – Complete Denver Mint roll in original packaging
  • D Mint Mark – Struck at the Denver Mint facility
  • Final 2025 American Women Quarter – The concluding release of the year's program
  • Honors Althea Gibson – 11-time Grand Slam champion and sports pioneer
  • Laura Gardin Fraser Obverse – Features the acclaimed Washington portrait design
  • Official U.S. Mint Issue – Legal tender quarters from the American Women Quarters Program
  • Cost-Effective Collecting – Full roll provides better value than individual coins

The Artistry Behind the Quarter

Obverse (Heads): Features Laura Gardin Fraser's elegant portrait of George Washington, originally composed and sculpted as a candidate entry for the 1932 quarter honoring Washington's bicentennial. This design, which was passed over in 1932, finally found its place on the American Women Quarters series, showcasing Fraser's artistic vision nearly a century later. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "2025."

Reverse (Tails): Portrays Althea Gibson standing confidently by the net on a tennis court, racket in one hand and ball in the other, poised in preparation before a match. The design captures her athletic grace, competitive spirit, and the quiet confidence that carried her to unprecedented heights in professional sports. Inscriptions read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "ALTHEA GIBSON," "QUARTER DOLLAR," and "TRAILBLAZING CHAMPION."

Why Collectors Choose This Roll

Althea Gibson's story is one of extraordinary achievement against overwhelming odds. She became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title and went on to capture 11 Grand Slam championships across Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the French Open by the end of the 1950s. Her success extended beyond tennis into professional golf, making her a true multi-sport pioneer. Gibson didn't just excel in her sports—she became the face of American achievement on a global platform and opened doors for generations of Black athletes who followed.

This full roll represents the final chapter of the 2025 American Women Quarters Program, making it a significant piece for collectors completing the year's set. Rolls offer cost efficiency, original mint packaging authenticity, and the convenience of having multiple coins for trading, gifting, or long-term collecting. Whether you're building a complete American Women Quarters collection, honoring sports history, or seeking an affordable way to acquire multiple examples of this historic final 2025 release, this Denver Mint roll delivers exceptional value.

Note: Mint roll wrapping may vary. Product images shown are representative stock photos.

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