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. Total mintage reached 365.4 million. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon, while the reverse displays unique designs representing each of the 50 U.S. states, released in the order of statehood ratification. Designed by John Flanagan/John Mercanti. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #14042. The 50 State Quarters Program (1999-2008) was the most successful numismatic program in U.S. The program revitalized coin collecting in America. Key issues include the 2004-D Wisconsin "Extra Leaf" varieties and various proof/silver proof versions.