2021-D 25c Roll Washington Crossing the Delaware, 40 Coins MS

In 2021, the U.S. Mint began minting and issuing quarters with a reverse design depicting General George Washington crossing the Delaware River prior to the Battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War. On December 25, 1776, General George Washington, along with 2,400 troops and artillery, began his historic crossing of the Delaware River in preparation for a surprise attack on British and Hessian soldiers.

Obverse Description

Houdin's portrait of Washington, facing left, as imagined by John Flanagan. LIBERTY at the top periphery and the date centered at the bottom with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST left of Washington's neck. The mint mark appears to the right of the president's hair ribbon.

Reverse Description

General Washington is depicted in his uniform pointing his sword with the scene of his famous Delaware River crossing in the background. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR appear on the periphery with the words CROSSING THE DELAWARE in the field.