Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray Quarter
- Year of Issue: 2024
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 116-330
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Background
The 2024 Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray Quarter is the 11th coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray was a poet, writer, activist, lawyer, and Episcopal priest.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington, originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to mark George Washington’s 200th birthday. A recommended design for the 1932 quarter, then-Treasury Secretary Mellon ultimately selected the familiar John Flanagan design.
The reverse (tails) depicts Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray’s eyeglass-framed face within the shape of the word “HOPE,” which is symbolic of Murray’s belief that significant societal reforms were possible when rooted in hope. A line from her poem “Dark Testament,” characterizes hope as “A SONG IN A WEARY THROAT,” an inscription in the design.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 2024
Reverse Inscriptions
- A SONG IN A WEARY THROAT
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- 25₵
- THE REVEREND DR. PAULI MURRAY
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
| Composition | Weight | Diameter | Thickness | Edge | No. of Reeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cupro-Nickel
8.33% Nickel
Balance Copper
|
5.670 g |
0.955 in.
24.26 mm
|
1.75 mm | Reeded | 119 |
Artist Information
Obverse- Laura Gardin Fraser (1889-1966)
- Sculptor: Joseph Menna, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Emily Damstra, Artistic Infusion Program