2005 (P) West Virginia State Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$9,000 MS66 08-18-2024 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2005 (P) West Virginia State Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 365.4 million examples, making this ranked 10th of 11 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 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 original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $6 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 #14042.