A 2013 Quarter is part of the ongoing America the Beautiful Quarters Program (2010–2021), which featured five new reverse designs each year celebrating U.S. national parks, forests, and historic sites.
Like other Washington quarters since 1932, the obverse (front) shows George Washington’s portrait by John Flanagan, while the reverse (back) varies depending on the site honored.
But how much is a 2013-D Mount Rushmore quarter worth? What about other coins? Moreover, how to identify rare coins in the series?
2013 Quarter Designs
The five different quarters released in 2013 were:
White Mountain National Forest (New Hampshire)
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (Ohio)
Great Basin National Park (Nevada)
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (Maryland)
Mount Rushmore National Memorial (2013 South Dakota quarter)
General Specifications
Specs | Description |
Composition (clad) | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel |
Silver Proof Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
Weight (clad) | 5.67 g |
Weight (silver proof) | 6.25 g |
Diameter | 24.3 mm |
Thickness | 1.75 mm |
Edge | Reeded |
Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco) |
Historical Background
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program (2010–2021) was authorized by Congress in 2008 to honor national parks and historic sites in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and five U.S. territories. A total of 56 designs were released, five per year, in the order sites were federally recognized.
The obverse kept George Washington’s portrait (John Flanagan’s 1932 design), while the reverse featured unique artwork of each location. Coins were struck at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, with additional silver proofs and 5-ounce silver bullion versions for collectors.
The program followed the State Quarters and continued the idea of bringing history, geography, and culture into everyday use. By 2013, it was in its fourth year, with designs for White Mountain, Perry’s Victory, Great Basin, Fort McHenry, and Mount Rushmore.
2013 Quarter Value and Errors
1. White Mountain National Forest (New Hampshire)
This quarter highlights the natural majesty of Mount Chocorua, a peak beloved by painters, writers, and outdoor fans. Its silhouette rises in the background, framed by two birch trees, which are themselves symbols of New England resilience.
This design was meant to emphasize New Hampshire’s heritage as a land of forests, mountains, and outdoor exploration.
The White Mountain National Forest, established in 1918, protects over 750,000 acres of woodland. It is a region of trails, wildlife, and history—part of the Appalachian chain.
Examples Found in the 2013 Quarter Error List with Pictures: Off-center strikes, clipped planchets, die cracks along mountain ridges, and missing clad layers are known.
2013 White Mountain Quarter Value:
Type | Value |
Circulated (P or 2013 D quarter value) | $0.25 – $0.50 |
Mint State (MS-60 to MS-65) | $1 – $3 |
Proof (clad, S) | $4 – $6 |
Silver Proof (S) | $8 – $12+ |
Errors | $15 – $300+ |
2. Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (Ohio)
The 2013 Perry's Victory quarter commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie (1813), a moment in the War of 1812. The reverse features the tall Doric column memorial at Put-in-Bay, Ohio, with Oliver Hazard Perry standing in front. Perry, only 27 at the time, secured a decisive naval victory, famously declaring, “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”
The column itself is the third tallest monument in the U.S., standing 352 feet, and it symbolizes peace between the U.S., Britain, and Canada after the war.
Errors Found: Doubled dies on the text, strike-through marks, partial collar strikes, and off-center examples are documented.
Another coin from the program: 2021 Tuskegee Airmen Quarter Value.
2013 Perrys Victory Quarter Value:
Type | Value |
Circulated (2013 P quarter value or D) | $0.25 – $0.50 |
Mint State (MS-60 to MS-65) | $1 – $3 |
Proof (clad, S) | $4 – $6 |
Silver Proof (S) | $8 – $12+ |
Errors on the 2013 quarter Perry's Victory | $20 – $150+ |
3. Great Basin National Park (Nevada)
The reverse centers on a bristlecone pine tree, its twisted trunk and branches etched in lifelike detail. These trees grow high in Nevada’s Snake Range, some exceeding 4,000 years in age. Behind the tree, the stark ridges of the Great Basin landscape rise in the distance.
Great Basin National Park is a place of extremes—high desert, alpine lakes, limestone caves, and star-filled skies. The design underscores resilience, survival, and the mysteries of nature.
2013 Great Basin Quarter Error: Die cracks on branches, broadstrikes (rimless coins), clipped planchets, and rare wrong-planchet errors (struck on dime or nickel blanks).
2013 Great Basin Quarter Value:
Type | Value |
Circulated (P or D) | $0.25 – $0.50 |
Mint State (MS-60 to MS-65) | $1 – $3 |
Proof (clad, S) | $4 – $6 |
Silver Proof (S) | $8 – $12+ |
Errors | $5 – $1000+ |
4. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (Maryland)
The reverse shows fireworks bursting over Fort McHenry, capturing the spirit of Defenders’ Day, Maryland’s holiday commemorating the successful defense of Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812.
This battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner after seeing the American flag still flying over the fort at dawn.
2013 Fort McHenry Quarter Error: Doubled dies on Washington’s obverse lettering, off-center strikes, die chips resembling extra sparks in fireworks, and rare wrong-planchet strikes.
2013 Fort McHenry Quarter Value:
Type | Value |
Circulated (P or D) | $0.25 – $0.50 |
Mint State (MS-60 to MS-65) | $1 – $3 |
Proof (clad, S) | $4 – $6 |
Silver Proof (S) | $8 – $12+ |
Errors | $10 – $500+ |
5. Mount Rushmore National Memorial (South Dakota)
Unlike other views of the monument, this 2013 quarter Mount Rushmore design takes a worker’s-eye perspective. It shows a sculptor on scaffolding as he completes the face of George Washington, with Thomas Jefferson’s profile visible nearby.
Mount Rushmore, carved between 1927 and 1941 by Gutzon Borglum and over 400 workers, is one of America’s most recognizable symbols. The quarter emphasizes human achievement, persistence, and the collective effort behind monumental art.
2013 Mount Rushmore Quarter Errors: Doubled dies on reverse details, off-center strikes showing partial designs, clipped planchets, missing clad layers exposing copper, misprint 2013 Mount Rushmore quarter error, and die breaks near Washington’s profile.
Another specimen with mountains: 1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar Value.
2013 Mount Rushmore Quarter Value:
Type | Value |
Circulated (2013 P Mount Rushmore quarter or D) | $0.25 – $0.50 |
Mint State (MS-60 to MS-65) | $1 – $3 |
Proof (clad, S) | $4 – $6 |
Silver Proof (S) | $8 – $12+ |
Mount Rushmore 2013 quarter errors | $10 – $300+ |
Your Helper
The Coin ID Scanner app is especially useful for collectors working with modern issues like the Mount Rushmore quarter 2013, because it saves time and reduces guesswork:
Coin Identification by Photo: You can snap a picture of your standard or rare 2013 quarter, and the app will instantly pull up the correct coin card — showing which of the five designs it is.
Details & Specifications: The coin card displays mintage years, mint marks (P, D, S), composition, weight, and diameter, so you can quickly confirm if your coin is a standard clad piece, a proof, or a silver proof.
Value Estimates: The app shows up-to-date market values based on condition — from circulated coins worth face value to higher-grade mint state and proof examples. This is particularly handy if you’re sorting rolls or checking inherited coins.
Collection Management: You can digitally store your finds.
In short, Coin ID Scanner is a portable reference guide: you point your phone at a coin, e.g., a 2013 Mount Rushmore quarter P, and it delivers the data you’d normally have to search across multiple books or websites.
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