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Issued Date: June 6, 2016
Subject: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Description: The 2016 West Virginia America the Beautiful Quarter features John Brown's Fort at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, highlighting its role in the Civil War. Released as the 33rd coin in the series, the reverse design includes the inscription "JOHN BROWN'S FORT," "HARPERS FERRY," "WEST VIRGINIA," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM".
Key Details of the 2016 Harpers Ferry Quarter:
Reverse Scene: A detailed depiction of John Brown's Fort, the engine house that served as the refuge for abolitionist John Brown during his 1859 raid.
Reverse Designers: Designed by AIP artist Thomas Hipschen and engraved by Phebe Hemphill.
Obverse: Features the standard George Washington portrait (modified) by John Flanagan.
Significance: Honors the site's role in the fight against slavery and American history.
Subject: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Description: The 2016 West Virginia America the Beautiful Quarter features John Brown's Fort at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, highlighting its role in the Civil War. Released as the 33rd coin in the series, the reverse design includes the inscription "JOHN BROWN'S FORT," "HARPERS FERRY," "WEST VIRGINIA," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM".
Key Details of the 2016 Harpers Ferry Quarter:
Reverse Scene: A detailed depiction of John Brown's Fort, the engine house that served as the refuge for abolitionist John Brown during his 1859 raid.
Reverse Designers: Designed by AIP artist Thomas Hipschen and engraved by Phebe Hemphill.
Obverse: Features the standard George Washington portrait (modified) by John Flanagan.
Significance: Honors the site's role in the fight against slavery and American history.