2005 (D) West Virginia Satin Finish State Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$195 SP69 01-31-2014 eBay

Description

The 2005 (D) West Virginia Satin Finish State Quarter is a special strike quarter struck at the Denver Mint, part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 1.2 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 33 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total 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 New River Gorge Bridge spanning the New River. The bridge, completed in 1977, is one of the longest steel arch bridges in the Western Hemisphere at 3,030 feet long, standing 876 feet above the river. California, Minnesota, Oregon, Kansas, and West Virginia. Satin finish specimens from mint sets were produced. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Auction record: $195 SP69 01-31-2014 eBay. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #914043.