Item Description
 
The 2017 George Rogers Clark National Historical Park 5 oz Silver Coin marks the final release of 2017 in the America the Beautiful (ATB) 5 oz Silver Coin Series. This issue honors the state of Indiana and commemorates the bold leadership of Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark, whose Revolutionary War campaign played a critical role in securing the western frontier for the young United States.
 
Struck from 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, this large-format coin delivers exceptional detail and visual depth, a hallmark of the America the Beautiful series. The release is also the 40th coin overall in the ATB program, which celebrates significant national parks, landmarks, and historic locations across the United States.
 
George Rogers Clark’s daring winter campaign in 1779 resulted in the capture of Fort Sackville in Vincennes, Indiana. By defeating British Lieutenant Governor Henry Hamilton, Clark secured control of the Northwest Territory for American forces—an achievement widely considered one of the most remarkable military victories of the Revolutionary War.
 
Round Highlights
 
5th and final ATB release of 2017
 
40th overall coin in the America the Beautiful series
 
Contains 5 Troy oz of .999 fine silver
 
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
 
Face value of $0.25 (USD) issued by the United States
 
Honors the state of Indiana
 
Reverse depicts Clark’s forces advancing on Fort Sackville
 
Obverse features George Washington
 
Ships in protective capsules (bulk quantities packaged in tubes or boxes)
 
Design Details
 
Located along the Wabash River in Vincennes, Indiana, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park commemorates the historic site of Fort Sackville. The location began as a French trading post in 1702 before falling under British control in 1766. Clark’s bold winter march across flooded plains and frozen terrain culminated in the successful siege of the fort in 1779, securing the region for American control.
 
The ATB series highlights historic locations like this through large-format silver coins that combine historical storytelling with exceptional mint craftsmanship.
 
Obverse
 
The obverse features the familiar left-facing portrait of George Washington, based on the classic design created by John Flanagan in 1932 for the Washington quarter. This enduring image appears on all America the Beautiful releases, connecting the series to the long tradition of United States coinage.
 
Reverse
 
The reverse design depicts frontiersmen under the command of George Rogers Clark advancing on British forces at Fort Sackville. The dramatic scene captures the intensity of Clark’s campaign and the determination of the American militia as they reclaimed the territory during the Revolutionary War.