2023 "D" Maria Tallchief Quarters, Original Bank Wrapped (40 coins per roll)

Description: Maria Tallchief Quarter Year of Issue: 2023The Maria Tallchief Quarter is the 10th coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Maria Tallchief is widely considered the first American prima ballerina. She broke barriers as a Native American ballet dancer, exhibiting strength and resilience both on and off the stage.Tallchief was born on January 24, 1925 in Fairfax, Oklahoma on the Osage reservation. She began dance lessons as a young girl and excelled at dance and playing piano.At the age of 17, she moved to New York City to pursue her dreams of becoming a ballerina. She was selected as an apprentice in the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, the premier Russian ballet company in the United States. Her performances were applauded by critics and captured the attention of the dance professionals around her.Maria Tallchief died on April 11, 2013. Her legacy includes numerous honors, such as being named Woman of the Year by the National Women’s Press Club and receiving the National Medal of the Arts Award. She was also inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.The Osage Tribal Council gave Maria Tallchief a name selected by her grandmother, “Wa-Xthe-Thoṉba,” which translates to “Two Standards.” It reflects Tallchief’s life in two worlds – as an accomplished dance professional, andCharacteristicsThe obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington, originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to mark George Washington’s 200th birthday. A recommended design for the 1932 quarter, then-Treasury Secretary Mellon ultimately selected the familiar John Flanagan design.The reverse (tails) depicts Maria Tallchief spotlit in balletic pose. Her Osage name, which translates to “Two Standards,” is written in Osage orthography Don't hesitate to obtain a roll or two for your personal collection or gift to a friend who collects US coins... Feedback isn't required, but highly appreciated and will be given once feedback has been received. I truly appreciate everyone who spends their hard earned bucks on any item I may have up for sale. I take pride in being transparent and assisting you with whatever inquiries you have. If you are pleased with your experience and service you have been given a little positive feedback would absolutely make my day! As always Thank you for your time and patience have a blessed day!!

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Location: Dallas, Texas

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