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

Reverse:
The reverse depicts a race car, symbolizing the Indianapolis 500 and Indiana’s strong association with American motorsport. Behind the car, 19 stars represent Indiana’s position as the 19th state to join the Union. The inscriptions include INDIANA, 1816, and 2002.

Specifications:

• Composition: Copper-nickel clad (75% copper, 25% nickel over a copper core)

• Weight: 5.67 g

• Diameter: 24.26 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Alignment: Coin (180°)

• Mint mark: P or D (not specified)

Historical Insight:
Indiana was admitted to the United States in 1816 during a period of rapid territorial growth. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, founded in 1909, later became one of the most iconic racing venues in the world, making motorsport a defining element of the state’s modern identity.

Collecting Note:
The Indiana quarter is a common circulation issue within the 50 State Quarters Program, but its dynamic motorsport design makes it distinctive. Coins with documented provenance, such as storage unit finds, add contextual value for collectors interested in circulation history.

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