2024-D American Women Quarter

This is a United States quarter-dollar coin, featuring the obverse design introduced in 2022 for the American Women Quarters Program. The coin is composed of a cupro-nickel clad over a pure copper core, giving it a bright silver-colored metallic appearance with a visible copper edge. The obverse depicts a right-facing portrait of George Washington, originally sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser in 1932. Notable inscriptions include 'LIBERTY' curved above the head, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' in the left field, and the date '2024' over the 'D' mint mark (indicating production at the Denver Mint) in the lower-right field. The coin appears to be in Uncirculated or Brilliant Uncirculated condition, exhibiting high-luster surfaces and sharp strike details on Washington's hair and facial features. There are minor contact marks or 'bag marks' visible on the cheek and in the fields, which are common for business-strike coins. The rim is well-defined and raised. This modern minting represents the third year of the four-year American Women Quarters series, showcasing a high standard of contemporary U.S. Mint craftsmanship with a unique historical design that was originally passed over for the 1932 Washington Quarter.

I have examined the digital representation of this 2024-D American Women Quarter. The coin exhibits a sharp strike and vibrant mint luster consistent with a high-grade Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) specimen. The obverse displays Laura Gardin Fraser’s portrait of Washington with crisp definition. While the surfaces are bright, visible contact marks and 'bag marks' on the cheek and fields prevent this strike from reaching a 'Gem' or museum-quality grade, placing it likely in the MS-63 to MS-65 range. As a high-volume, modern business-strike coin from the Denver Mint, it is currently in abundant supply. Market value for raw, uncirculated examples typically rests at face value or a small premium for those seeking a pristine placeholder in a collection. While aesthetically significant as part of the American Women Quarters Program, it lacks the rarity or 'key date' status required for high valuation. This appraisal is based solely on digital images. A definitive valuation would require a physical inspection to verify weights, metallic composition, and the absence of sophisticated surface alterations. Full authentication would also involve checking for die varieties or errors not visible here. For professional numismatic certification, submission to a grading service like PCGS or NGC would be necessary to confirm the exact numeric grade.