Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1926
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 68-62
Background
The Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle was released in 1926 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a draped female figure representing Liberty. She stands on a segment of the globe and holds a lighted torch in one hand and the Declaration of Independence in the other.
The reverse features an image of Independence Hall.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- 1776
- 1926
Reverse Inscriptions
- SESQUICENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- 2 1/2 DOLLARS
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: John R. Sinnock