Obverse:
The obverse features the standard portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan, facing left. The inscriptions include LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the year of issue.

Reverse:
The reverse depicts the Maryland State House dome in Annapolis, one of the oldest state capitols still in continuous legislative use. Surrounding the design are the inscriptions MARYLAND, 1788, and 2000, marking the year of statehood and the coin’s issue date.

Specifications:

• Composition: Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel; core pure copper)

• Weight: 5.67 g

• Diameter: 24.26 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Alignment: Coin (180°)

• Mint mark: P or D (not specified)

Historical Insight:
Maryland became the 7th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1788. The State House in Annapolis is historically significant as the site where George Washington resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief in 1783, underscoring the state’s role in early American governance.

Collecting Note:
The Maryland quarter is a common circulation issue but remains popular among collectors completing 50 State Quarters sets. Coins with known provenance, such as storage unit finds, add an extra layer of historical narrative and real-world circulation context.

Thematic Tags:
- 🏛 Architecture