San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Quarter
- Year of Issue: 2019
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 110-456
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Background
The San Antonio Missions were among the largest concentrations of Spanish missions in North America, established in the 1700s, and helped create the foundation for the City of San Antonio, TX. The construction of aqueducts and irrigation canals (acequias) brought water to the missions sustaining farming and ranching. The missions’ toolmaking, carpentry, looming, spinning, and masonry also contributed to the community’s ability to be self-sustaining.
Characteristics
This design depicts elements of the Spanish Colonial Real coin to pay tribute to the missions. Within the quadrants are symbols of the missions: wheat symbolizes farming; the arches and bell symbolize community; a lion represents Spanish cultural heritage; and a symbol of the San Antonio River represents irrigation methods and life-sustaining resources.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS
- TEXAS
- 2019
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Reverse- Sculptor: Joseph Menna, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Chris Costello, Artistic Infusion Program