Dr. Sally Ride
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Issued Date: March 22, 2022
Description: The 2022 Dr. Sally Ride American Women quarter features a reverse design by Elana Hagler showing Dr. Ride at a space shuttle window, inspired by her view of Earth. It highlights her 1983 mission as the first American woman in space, with the inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM" positioned over Earth.
Design Details:
Reverse (Tails): Dr. Ride looking out the shuttle window, designed by Elana Hagler and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.
Obverse (Heads): A portrait of George Washington, designed by Laura Gardin Fraser.
Symbolism: The design highlights her role as the first American woman in space and her passion for Earth-focused science.
Inscription: "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "DR. SALLY RIDE," "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "2022".
Description: The 2022 Dr. Sally Ride American Women quarter features a reverse design by Elana Hagler showing Dr. Ride at a space shuttle window, inspired by her view of Earth. It highlights her 1983 mission as the first American woman in space, with the inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM" positioned over Earth.
Design Details:
Reverse (Tails): Dr. Ride looking out the shuttle window, designed by Elana Hagler and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.
Obverse (Heads): A portrait of George Washington, designed by Laura Gardin Fraser.
Symbolism: The design highlights her role as the first American woman in space and her passion for Earth-focused science.
Inscription: "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "DR. SALLY RIDE," "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "2022".