2025 P and D Ida B. Wells American Women Quarter 2-Coin Set

Honor a Fearless Voice for Truth and Justice

Celebrate the legacy of Ida B. Wells, the pioneering investigative journalist, suffragist, and civil rights activist who fearlessly exposed injustice and championed equality in post-Reconstruction America. This 2-coin set features the first release in the 2025 American Women Quarters Program, with one quarter from the Philadelphia Mint (P) and one from the Denver Mint (D). Each coin honors Wells' groundbreaking work in journalism, her fight for women's suffrage, and her unwavering commitment to civil rights.

What Makes This Set Special

• Complete 2-Coin Set: Includes one P-mint (Philadelphia) and one D-mint (Denver) quarter
• First Release of 2025: Kicks off the final year of the historic American Women Quarters Program
• Circulating Quality: Authentic U.S. Mint quarters in brilliant uncirculated condition
• 16th Overall Release: Part of the groundbreaking series authorized by Public Law 116-330 honoring trailblazing American women
• Laura Gardin Fraser Obverse: Features the celebrated Washington portrait originally designed for the 1932 quarter bicentennial
• Diverse Representation: Honors accomplishments across suffrage, civil rights, journalism, and social activism
• Legal Tender: Backed by the United States government

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: The obverse showcases 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 by then-Treasury Secretary Mellon in favor of John Flanagan's familiar profile. Nearly a century later, Fraser's vision finally graces America's circulating coinage, offering collectors a fresh perspective on our first president with refined detail and timeless grace.

Reverse: The reverse design pays tribute to Ida B. Wells' courageous work as an investigative journalist who documented lynchings and racial violence in the American South, risking her own safety to expose the truth. The design captures her strength, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice. As a co-founder of the NAACP and a leader in both the civil rights and women's suffrage movements, Wells broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of activists and journalists. 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 historic milestone in U.S. numismatics, honoring women whose contributions shaped American history across diverse fields including suffrage, civil rights, abolition, government, humanities, science, space, and the arts. As the first release of 2025 and the 16th overall in the series, the Ida B. Wells quarter celebrates a woman whose investigative journalism and activism changed the course of American history. 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 completing the full series or honoring Wells' inspiring legacy of courage and truth-telling, these quarters offer both profound historical significance and accessible collecting value.

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