Wisconsin State Quarter
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2004
Denomination: 0.25 USD
Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad Copper (75% Copper, 25% Nickel over 100% Copper core)
Brief Description
A United States 25-cent coin featuring George Washington on the obverse and symbols of Wisconsin on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Part of the 50 State Quarters Program (1999-2008), this coin honors Wisconsin's admission to the Union on May 29, 1848. It highlights the state's agricultural heritage.
Estimated Value
$0.25 in circulated condition; $1-$5 in high Mint State (MS-65+); $50-$1,000+ for specific 'Extra Leaf' varieties.
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges to avoid finger oils; do not clean with chemicals or abrasives, as this lowers numismatic value; store in a PVC-free flip or protective folder.
Mint Mark
D (Denver Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Common; 226,800,000 produced at the Denver Mint in 2004.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams; 24.26 mm
Edge
reeded
Apparent Grade
Circulated (Fine to Very Fine); visible wear on Washington's hair and the high points of the cow and corn on the reverse.
Obverse (Front)
A portrait of George Washington facing left, with the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.
Reverse (Back)
Features a cow, a round of cheese, and an ear of corn. Inscriptions include 'WISCONSIN', '1848', 'FORWARD', '2004', and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Mint condition, presence of specific die varieties (Extra Leaf), and luster.
Similar Coins
Other State Quarters from 2004 (Michigan, Florida, Texas, Iowa) or earlier Washington Quarters (1932-1998).
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for common weight (5.67g) and magnetic properties (should not be magnetic). Look for the copper 'sandwich' line on the edge.
Notable Varieties & Errors
The 'Extra High Leaf' and 'Extra Low Leaf' varieties on the reverse corn stalk are famous and highly valuable.
Created At: 2026-06-16T17:38:31.545068