2011 America the Beautiful Quarters ™
COIN OVERVIEW
Starting in 2011, Pennsylvania's new state quarter, featuring Gettysburg National Military Park will be available for individual and proof set purchase from the United States Mint.
The reverse image depicts the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Monument, which is located on the battle line of the Union Army at Cemetery Ridge. Inscriptions are GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, 2011 and E PLURIBUS UNUM. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Gettysburg National Military Park.
GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK OVERVIEW
The sixth entry in the America the Beautiful Quarters program features a site that commemorates the bloodiest battle in the Civil War. The location of more than 51,000 casualties, it was also the site that President Abraham Lincoln chose to deliver his most famous address following the Union victory.
How to get the coin
- As part of the 2011 United States Mint America The Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set ™
- As part of the 2011 United States Mint America The Beautiful Quarters Proof Set ™
- In bags or rolls
Fast Facts
Fast Fact #1
Did you know that more men died at the Battle of Gettysburg than any other battle fought on American soil? It was also the farthest north that any civil war battle took place. There were some 75,000 Confederates of the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee and 97,000 Union troops of the Army of the Potomac under the direction of General George G. Meade. The war ended with 51,000 casualties.
Fast Fact #2
Have you ever attended a Civil War re-enactment? Every year, the Battle of Gettysburg is re-enacted on the actual days of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1 through 3.
Fast Fact #3
On February 11, 1895, the hallowed battlefield was transferred to the federal government as Gettysburg National Military Park.
Fast Fact #4
Have you seen the movie Gettysburg? Scenes from the movie were filmed at Gettysburg National Military Park in 1992 with more than 15,000 re-enactors participating. The film debuted in 1993.
Fast Fact #5
Did you know that President Abraham Lincoln arrived in Gettysburg by train on November 18, 1863, to participate in the dedication ceremony for the Soldiers' National Cemetery? The Gettysburg Train Station was an integral part of the recovery efforts after the battle. It served as a depot so supplies could be delivered and the wounded could be evacuated.
Fast Fact #6
Did you know that President Abraham Lincoln was not the featured speaker at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg? But his short speech turned out to be one of the most recognized and notable in American history.
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