1999 Pennsylvania Quarter Appraisal

1999 Pennsylvania State Quarter Coin

This is a 1999 Pennsylvania State Quarter, the second coin released in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters program. The reverse design features the statue 'Commonwealth' standing before an outline of the state of Pennsylvania. To the left of the statue is the 'Keystone' symbol, and to the right is the state motto, 'VIRTUE LIBERTY INDEPENDENCE'. The coin is composed of a cupro-nickel clad over a pure copper core, resulting in a silver-colored exterior with a distinct copper-colored edge. It has a standard diameter of 24.26 mm and a weight of 5.67 grams. The top of the reverse features the state name and the year of statehood (1787), while the bottom bears the year of minting (1999) and the national motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. This coin exhibits signs of circulation, including light surface abrasions, minor scuffing, and a dulling of the original mint luster. There is a slight patina building in the recessed areas of the design. The strike quality is sharp, typical of modern US Mint production, with clear lettering and distinct details on the central figure.