2011 Gettysburg Quarter Value, Errors, and Worth

Overview — The 2011 Gettysburg Quarter

This national park preserves the ground where Union and Confederate forces fought from July 1–3, 1863. The battle halted the Confederate advance into the North and became a major shift in the Civil War. A few months later, Abraham Lincoln returned to dedicate the cemetery and delivered the Gettysburg Address on this site.

In the years that followed, veterans and local groups worked to record troop positions, install monuments, and protect the landscape so the battlefield would not disappear under later development.

“This is hallowed ground for Americans. The coin’s design captures a moment of stillness on a field whose history was anything but quiet.”
— Mark L. Ainsworth, numismatic historian
Civil War Token Journal, Issue No. 2011-2

The 2011 Gettysburg Quarter was struck at three U.S. Mint facilities. All mint marks appear on the obverse, to the right of Washington’s portrait.

P — Philadelphia Mint. Used on circulation coins released into everyday change.
D — Denver Mint. Also used on circulation strikes, produced for general distribution.
S — San Francisco Mint. Appears only on collector versions, including the clad proof and the 90% silver proof.

2011 Gettysburg Quarter Specifications

Year of Issue	2011
Series Position	6th coin in the ATB series (followed by the 2011 2011 Glacier Quarter and later the 2011 Olympic National Park Quarter)
Obverse Designer	John Flanagan (modified by William Cousins)
Reverse Designer	Joel Iskowitz (engraved by Phebe Hemphill)
Composition (Circulation)	91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Composition (Silver Proof)	90% silver, 10% copper
Weight (Clad)	5.67 g
Weight (Silver Proof)	6.25 g
Diameter	24.26 mm
Thickness	1.75 mm
Edge	Reeded
Mintage — P	~35.4 million
Mintage — D	~30.4 million
Mintage — S Clad Proof	~1.6 million
Mintage — S Silver Proof	~700,000

2011 Gettysburg Quarter Value Chart

Type	Grade	Value
2011-P (Philadelphia)	Circulated (G–VF)	$0.25–$0.40
	MS60	$0.60–$1.00
	MS63	$1.00–$3.00
	MS65	$8.00–$18.00
2011-D (Denver)	Circulated (G–VF)	$0.25–$0.40
	MS60	$0.60–$1.00
	MS63	$1.00–$3.00
	MS65	$7.00–$16.00
2011-S Clad Proof	PR65–PR69	$2.00–$5.00
2011-S Silver Proof (90% silver)	PR65–PR69	$7.00–$15.00
2011 Satin Finish (Mint Set)	Uncirculated	$2.00–$7.00

Disclaimer: The prices in the table are average.

MS66–MS67 specimens can be more expensive. The total sum depends on strike quality and eye appeal.

In turn, silver proof prices shift slightly with the silver spot price. Cameo and deep-cameo proof coins sit at the high end of the ranges.

Circulation strikes remain common; premiums appear mainly at MS65 and higher.

2011 Gettysburg Quarter Errors and Varieties

The coin shows several types of production mistakes that collectors watch for. Most are ordinary minting flaws, but a few are bold enough to set a coin apart from normal circulation pieces.

Off-Center Strikes

These appear when the blank isn’t centered during the strike. Light shifts are easy to find, but wide off-centers with the date intact are much harder and draw more attention.

Broadstrikes

This 2011 Gettysburg Quarter error happens when the collar doesn’t hold the planchet. The design still shows clearly, but the rim spreads out and looks softer than usual.

Struck-Through Debris

Any material trapped between the die and the planchet—such as grease or metal chips—will leave a shallow patch or missing detail. These marks often appear on the fields around the monument.

Die Cracks and Small Breaks

Worn dies can leave raised lines or bumps. On this coin, cracks often run along the rim or appear around the monument base.

Missing Clad Layer

If the outer nickel layer doesn’t bond correctly, part of the copper core shows through. These coins look noticeably different from regular quarters.

Light Machine Doubling

Thick or shelf-like lettering can appear from loose equipment rather than a true doubled die. These are collected as minor varieties.

How Errors Influence Prices

Error coins from this issue can sell for more than face value, but the premium depends on how noticeable and unusual the mistake is. Some errors barely change the price, while others can bring strong collector interest.

1. Visibility of the Error

The clearer the mistake, the higher the premium.

Large off-center strikes
Wide clips
Full missing clad layers

2. Condition

A dramatic error in Mint State condition is worth more than the same error after heavy circulation. Clean surfaces help the mistake show clearly, which raises demand.

3. Type and Scarcity

Some errors are far less common than others:

Broadstrikes, off-centers, full clips, double strikes, missing-layer pieces → higher prices
Minor die cracks or small struck-through spots → small premiums only

4. Completeness

For off-center strikes, having the date and mint mark visible is important. Coins missing these details usually sell lower, even if the error is wide.

Conclusion

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