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Issued Date: March 11, 2002
Description: The 2002 Ohio State Quarter, marking the 17th state's entry into the Union, highlights its aviation heritage with an image of an early aircraft (the 1905 Wright Flyer III) and an astronaut superimposed over an outline of the state. Titled "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers," it honors Ohio natives Orville Wright, John Glenn, and Neil Armstrong.
Key Features and Design
Release Date: March 11, 2002.
Reverse Design: Features a Wright Brothers-style airplane, an astronaut, and the state outline, with the inscription "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers".
Designer: Donna Weaver (https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/20020318-united-states-mint-launches-spaceage-ohio-quarter).
Obverse Design: Standard George Washington portrait by John Flanagan (https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coins-and-medals/circulating-coins/quarter/50-state-quarters/ohio).
Significance: The design recognizes Ohio's role in developing the 1905 Wright Flyer III, which is considered the first true, maneuverable airplane.
Minting and Technical Details:
Total Mintage: Over 632 million (combined Philadelphia and Denver mints). Composition: Clad (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel). Weight/Diameter: 5.67 grams, 24.26 mm. Error Potential: While generally common, some collectors look for specific, rare, or mis-struck coins, though most in circulation are worth face value.
The coin was launched at the U.S. Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, emphasizing the state's significant contributions to flight and space exploration.
Description: The 2002 Ohio State Quarter, marking the 17th state's entry into the Union, highlights its aviation heritage with an image of an early aircraft (the 1905 Wright Flyer III) and an astronaut superimposed over an outline of the state. Titled "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers," it honors Ohio natives Orville Wright, John Glenn, and Neil Armstrong.
Key Features and Design
Release Date: March 11, 2002.
Reverse Design: Features a Wright Brothers-style airplane, an astronaut, and the state outline, with the inscription "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers".
Designer: Donna Weaver (https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/20020318-united-states-mint-launches-spaceage-ohio-quarter).
Obverse Design: Standard George Washington portrait by John Flanagan (https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coins-and-medals/circulating-coins/quarter/50-state-quarters/ohio).
Significance: The design recognizes Ohio's role in developing the 1905 Wright Flyer III, which is considered the first true, maneuverable airplane.
Minting and Technical Details:
Total Mintage: Over 632 million (combined Philadelphia and Denver mints). Composition: Clad (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel). Weight/Diameter: 5.67 grams, 24.26 mm. Error Potential: While generally common, some collectors look for specific, rare, or mis-struck coins, though most in circulation are worth face value.
The coin was launched at the U.S. Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, emphasizing the state's significant contributions to flight and space exploration.