2007 (D) Montana Satin Finish State Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$59 SP69 04-13-2008 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2007 (D) Montana 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 895,628 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 30 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 a bison skull centered above a sweeping Montana landscape of mountains, rivers, and rolling plains, with the inscription "Big Sky Country." The bison skull represents Montana's deep connection to the Western frontier. Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Auction record: $59 SP69 04-13-2008 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #389909.