1999 (P) Georgia State Quarter - SKH-25c-1999P-03(GA) Spiked Head

Description

Documented on the 1999 Philadelphia Mint Georgia State Quarter, this variety was cataloged on October 9, 2017, by Cuds on Coins. The Georgia reverse, designed as part of the inaugural year of the 50 State Quarters program, features a peach, the outline of the state of Georgia, live oak branches, a banner with the state motto, and the date of statehood. The spike itself is on the obverse: a crack in the obverse die ran from the rim into Washington's bust, and metal filling it created a raised spike on Washington's portrait. The specific character of each spiked head — its position, angle, and length on Washington's profile — follows the path of its crack, making every entry diagnostically unique. The 1999 State Quarters generated public interest, launching a collecting phenomenon that ultimately engaged an estimated 140 million Americans in quarter collecting over the program's ten-year run. This massive public engagement drove demand for high production volumes at both Philadelphia and Denver, consuming large numbers of die pairs. State Quarter spiked heads from 1999 carry the added collectible appeal of first-year-of-program status.

Cross References

• Cross reference: none. 10/09/2017.

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