2008 (P) Hawaii Satin Finish State Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$275 SP69 10-31-2011 eBay

Description

The 2008 (P) Hawaii Satin Finish State Quarter is a special strike quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 745,464 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 depicts King Kamehameha I with his right arm extended toward the eight major Hawaiian Islands, with the state motto "Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono." Kamehameha unified the Hawaiian Islands into one kingdom in the early 1800s. Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii. Final year of the 50 State Quarters Program. The DC and Territories program followed in 2009. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $275 SP69 10-31-2011 eBay. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #394895.