2004 State Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 2004 State Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the State Quarters 1999-2008 series — 6th of 10 years in the series. In 2004, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 2.9 billion. This ranks 4th of 10 years by total mintage, below the series median of 3.1 billion. 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. Michigan, Florida, Texas, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The 2004-D Wisconsin "Extra Leaf" varieties (High Leaf and Low Leaf) became the most famous State Quarter errors. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 61 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, trail die obverse and 2 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $217 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $6.0K in MS67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan (obverse) / various state-specific reverse designers.