2002 1 Oz Louisiana State Quarter Replica Round BU

This round was issued to commemorate the state quarters being minted by the US Mint at the time.  Many private mints minted state quarter replicas and at this time the mint for this particular item has not been identified.

Obverse: The obverse features the familiar left-facing image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used for the quarter since 1932. Above the image "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is inscribed. The phrase "LIBERTY" is found to the left while "IN GOD WE TRUST" can be found in smaller letters to the right. Beneath the bust, the denomination has been replaced by "ONE OZ 999 SILVER" referencing the weight, purity, and content.

Reverse: The central feature on the reverse is a map of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase highlighted.  A trumpet representing Jazz is located above the map while a brown pelican, the state bird can be seen on the lower left. The upper inscription reads "LOUISIANA / 1812" while the lower one bears the date "2002" and the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM".