This 2022-P Dr. Sally Ride Quarter, graded MS63 by PCGS, is part of the historic American Women Quarters Program—an innovative U.S. Mint series honoring trailblazing women who shaped American history. Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, is celebrated on this reverse design, making this coin both historically meaningful and highly collectible.
Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin is preserved in Mint State (MS63) condition, showing strong detail with moderate contact marks typical for the grade. Certified by PCGS, one of the most trusted grading services, this piece offers collectors confidence in authenticity and condition.
The reverse design features Dr. Ride alongside elements symbolizing her groundbreaking achievements with NASA, while the obverse continues the portrait of George Washington. As part of a modern U.S. Mint program with widespread popularity, coins from this series are quickly becoming favorites among both new and seasoned collectors.
While modern quarters are produced in large numbers, certified examples—especially early in a series—carry added appeal for collectors building graded sets or commemorating important figures in American history.
Key Details:
- Year: 2022
- Mint Mark: P (Philadelphia)
- Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
- Series: American Women Quarters Program
- Honoree: Dr. Sally Ride (First American Woman in Space)
- Grade: MS63 (Mint State)
- Certification: PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)
- Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad
- Obverse Design: George Washington portrait
- Reverse Design: Dr. Sally Ride with space-themed elements
- Historical Significance: Honors a pioneering astronaut and STEM icon
- Rarity & Appeal: Widely minted issue, but certified graded examples add collectible value, especially for modern series sets
- Collector Value: Popular among modern coin collectors, space enthusiasts, and American Women Quarters set builders
