Maryland State Quarter
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2000
Denomination: 0.25 USD
Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad Copper (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layers over 100% Copper core)
Brief Description
A 2000-dated Maryland State Quarter featuring the Maryland State House and White Oak branches.
Historical Significance
Part of the 50 State Quarters Program (1999-2008), the Maryland quarter was the 7th coin released in the series. It honors the 7th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Estimated Value
$0.25 in circulated condition; $1-$3 in high-grade Mint State; up to $10+ for high-grade Silver Proof versions.
Care Instructions
Store in a PVC-free holder or album. Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives, as this destroys numismatic value. Handle by the edges.
Mint Mark
P (Philadelphia Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Common; Approximately 678,200,000 minted at Philadelphia.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams, 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Circulated / Fine to Very Fine (visible scratches and surface wear; localized discoloration/spotting on reverse).
Obverse (Front)
A modified portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, with inscriptions: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.
Reverse (Back)
The Maryland State House dome flanked by White Oak leaf clusters; inscriptions: 'MARYLAND', '1788', 'THE OLD LINE STATE', '2000', and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. Designer: Thomas D. Rogers.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition/Grade is the primary factor for this common issue. Mint errors or specific proof strikes (S-mint) can command premium prices.
Similar Coins
Other quarters in the 50 State Quarters series; can be distinguished by the unique reverse state theme and date.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the copper-colored stripe on the edge. Verify weight (5.67g). Counterfeits of common state quarters are rare but usually appear as cast copies with soft details.
Notable Varieties & Errors
None widely recognized for Maryland; collectors generally look for die cracks or strike-through errors.
Created At: 2026-06-13T20:47:06.798130