2008 (P) New Mexico Satin Finish State Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2008

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

State Quarters 1999-2008

Designer

John Flanagan/Don Everhart

Mintage

745,464

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

5.67g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized: $385
Sold: 19 February 2012
Grade: SP69
Auction house: Great Collections

Description

The 2008 (P) New Mexico Satin Finish State Quarter is a special strike quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 745,464 satin-finish New Mexico quarters dated 2008. 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 the states ratified the Constitution or joined the Union. The reverse features the ancient Zia sun symbol superimposed over a topographical outline of the state and the inscription "Land of Enchantment." The Zia symbol's four groups of four rays represent the four directions, seasons, periods of the day, and stages of life. The 2008 quarters honored, in release order, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii. Final year of the 50 State Quarters Program. The DC and Territories program followed in 2009. Auction record: $385 SP69 02-19-2012 Great Collections. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #394890.