2017 Proof Set Coin Album
The 2017-S Effigy Mounds Quarter was the second release of 2017 and the 37th overall issue in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The obverse features the classic portrait of George Washington, first introduced in 1932. The reverse depicts an aerial view of a group of bear-shaped effigy mounds, representing the sacred earthworks preserved at Effigy Mounds National Monument. These prehistoric mounds, constructed by Native American cultures, reflect their spiritual connection with the natural world. The inscriptions include Effigy Mounds, Iowa, 2017, and E Pluribus Unum.
The 2017-S Frederick Douglass Quarter was the first release of 2017 and the 36th overall issue in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The obverse features the classic portrait of George Washington, first introduced in 1932. The reverse depicts Frederick Douglass seated at a writing desk in his home at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, symbolizing his lifelong work as an author, abolitionist, and advocate for civil rights. The inscriptions include Frederick Douglass, District of Columbia, 2017, and E Pluribus Unum.
The 2017-S Ozark National Scenic Riverways Quarter was the third release of 2017 and the 38th overall issue in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The obverse features the classic portrait of George Washington, first introduced in 1932. The reverse depicts Alley Mill, a historic red mill situated along the spring-fed waters of Ozark National Scenic Riverways, with the surrounding natural landscape reflecting the region’s scenic beauty and heritage. The inscriptions include Ozark Riverways, Missouri, 2017, and E Pluribus Unum.
The 2017-S Ellis Island Quarter was the fourth release of 2017 and the 39th overall issue in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The obverse features the classic portrait of George Washington, first introduced in 1932. The reverse depicts an immigrant family approaching Ellis Island, with the Statue of Liberty visible in the background, symbolizing hope and opportunity for millions who arrived in the United States seeking a new life. The inscriptions include Ellis Island, New Jersey, 2017, and E Pluribus Unum.
The 2017-S George Rogers Clark Quarter was the fifth and final release of 2017 and the 40th overall issue in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The obverse features the classic portrait of George Washington, first introduced in 1932. The reverse depicts Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark leading his troops through the flooded plains approaching Fort Sackville during the Revolutionary War campaign, commemorating the events preserved at George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. The inscriptions include George Rogers Clark, Indiana, 2017, and E Pluribus Unum.