2015-P United States 25-Cent Saratoga/New York National Park Quarter Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

2015-P United States 25-Cent Saratoga/New York National Park Quarter Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

In 2010, the United States Mint began issuing 56 quarter-dollar coins featuring designs depicting national parks and other national sites as part of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program.

At Saratoga in the autumn of 1777, American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory renewed patriots’ hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world. The battlefield, a monument to the fallen and the restored country house of American General Philip Schuyler make up the three sites of Saratoga National Historical Park. It was established as a national site in 1938.

Design

Obverse:
John Flanagan's portrait of George Washington (modified by William Cousins) is featured on the obverse. Also seen are the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the mintmark.

Reverse:
Saratoga National Historical Park coins offer a close-up of the moment British General John Burgoyne surrendered his sword to American General Horatio Gates, representing a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. Outside inscriptions include SARATOGA, NEW YORK, 2015, and E PLURIBUS UNUM. Next to the sword are inscriptions BRITISH SURRENDER 1777. This reverse was drawn by AIP artist Barbara Fox. U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Renata Gordon is the designated sculptor.

Packaging

2015-P United States 25-Cent Saratoga/New York National Park Quarter Coin comes from an original roll and in brilliant uncirculated condition.
The photo of this item is a stock image only.

Specifications

Face Value: 25 cents
Mintage: N/A
Composition: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel
Weight (g): 5.67
Diameter (mm): 24.26
Finish: BU