2025 - P and D Althea Gibson, American Women Quarter Series 2 Coin

Althea Gibson American Women Quarter – Honoring a Trailblazing Champion

Celebrate the remarkable legacy of Althea Gibson, a groundbreaking multi-sport athlete who shattered racial barriers and redefined excellence in tennis and golf. This 2-coin set features the fifth and final 2025 release in the American Women Quarters Program, honoring Gibson's historic achievements including 11 Grand Slam titles and her role as a pioneer who paved the way for future generations of Black athletes.

What Makes This Set Special

• Brilliant Uncirculated Condition – Both quarters fresh from the U.S. Mint with full luster
• P and D Mint Marks – One coin from Philadelphia Mint, one from Denver Mint
• Final 2025 American Women Quarter – The fifth and concluding release of the year
• Historic Tribute – Honors Althea Gibson's groundbreaking achievements in tennis and golf
• Laura Gardin Fraser Obverse – Features the acclaimed Washington portrait originally designed for the 1932 quarter
• Official U.S. Mint Issue – Legal tender quarters from the multi-year American Women Quarters Program

The Artistry Behind the Coin

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 favor of the traditional Washington quarter, finally found its place on the American Women Quarters series. 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 prowess, determination, and the quiet confidence that defined her groundbreaking career. Inscriptions read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "ALTHEA GIBSON," "QUARTER DOLLAR," and "TRAILBLAZING CHAMPION."

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

Althea Gibson's story is one of extraordinary perseverance and achievement. As the first African American to win a Grand Slam title, she broke through racial barriers in the 1950s when segregation still dominated American sports. By the end of that decade, Gibson had claimed 11 Grand Slam championships across Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the French Open, becoming the face of American excellence on the global sports stage. She later became the first Black woman to compete on the professional golf tour, continuing to open doors for future generations. This quarter honors not just her athletic achievements, but her courage in facing discrimination and her role as a trailblazer who transformed sports forever. As the final 2025 release in the American Women Quarters Program, this coin represents a fitting tribute to conclude the year's celebration of pioneering women.

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