Description
Celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of a sports and civil rights icon with this 2025 American Women Quarters Set honoring Althea Gibson, the first African American athlete to break the color barrier in international tennis. This 3-coin collection includes one uncirculated quarter from each of the three U.S. Mint facilities:
- Philadelphia Mint (P)
- Denver Mint (D)
- San Francisco Mint (S)
Struck as part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters™ Program, this tribute recognizes Gibson’s legacy as both a world-class athlete and a trailblazer for racial equality in sports.
Coin comes in plastic capsule!
Coin comes from straight from uncirculated roll! Coin you receive may be slightly different than coin on the picture.
Coin Details (Each Coin):
- Series: American Women Quarters™
- Year of Issue: 2025
- Honoree: Althea Gibson
- Denomination: 25 Cents
- Mints Included: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), San Francisco (S)
- Condition: Uncirculated (from U.S. Mint roll or set)
- Composition: Clad (Cupro-nickel)
- Diameter: 24.26 mm
- Weight: 5.67 g
- Edge: Reeded
- Grade: MS-68+
About Althea Gibson:
Althea Gibson (1927–2003) was a tennis champion, golfer, and civil rights pioneer. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title, going on to claim victories at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. Her courage and excellence helped dismantle racial barriers in professional sports, inspiring generations of athletes and activists alike.
Why This Set is a Must-Have:
- Honors a legendary athlete and civil rights figure
- Features coins from all three major U.S. Mints
- Ideal for collectors of modern commemoratives and influential American figures
- Part of a limited annual release from the U.S. Mint
🎾 Celebrate Strength & Legacy | 🏅 Uncirculated U.S. Mint Quality | 📦 Securely Packaged for Collectors
Add this meaningful 2025 Althea Gibson 3-coin set to your collection today—an enduring tribute to excellence, courage, and the fight for equality.
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