2000 (P) South Carolina State Quarter
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$3,525 MS69 01-04-2017 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 2000 (P) South Carolina State Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 742.6 million examples, making this ranked 9th of 10 mint variants by mintage, with 11% of production. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs representing each of the 50 U.S. states, released in the order of statehood ratification. The reverse features the state's iconic palmetto tree, the Carolina wren (state bird), and yellow jessamine (state flower). The palmetto represents the famous palmetto-log fort on Sullivan's Island that repelled a British naval attack in 1776. Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Virginia. The program drove an estimated 147 million Americans to collect quarters. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $5 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5958.
