Coin Identifier
Maryland State Quarter (50 State Quarters Program) — obverse
Obverse
Maryland State Quarter (50 State Quarters Program) — reverse
Reverse
Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)

Maryland State Quarter (50 State Quarters Program)

United States of America · 2000

A copper-nickel clad coin featuring George Washington on the obverse and the Maryland Statehouse on the reverse.

Country
United States of America
Year
2000
Denomination
Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)
Metal
75% Copper, 25% Nickel clad to a pure Copper core

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Overview

A copper-nickel clad coin featuring George Washington on the obverse and the Maryland Statehouse on the reverse.

Historical significance

The 7th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program, honoring Maryland's admission to the Union on April 28, 1788. It depicts the Maryland Statehouse dome, which is the largest wooden dome in the United States built without nails.

Obverse (front)

A portrait of George Washington facing left, with the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the 'P' mint mark.

Reverse (back)

Maryland Statehouse dome surrounded by White Oak leaf clusters; inscriptions 'MARYLAND', '1788', 'THE OLD LINE STATE', '2000', and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.

Estimated value

$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1-$3 in uncirculated (MS-65) condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade), mint mark, and presence of errors like 'die cracks' or 'doubled dies'.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine / About Uncirculated (shows minor bag marks and circulation wear but retains significant detail).

Mintage & rarity

678,200,000 (Common)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the distinct copper edge line of clad coins; verify the weight of 5.67g. Counterfeits of common state quarters are rare but usually appear poorly struck or are made of non-magnetic metals.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for the 'Clipped Planchet' error or 'Doubled Die' on the reverse inscriptions.

Similar coins

Other State Quarters from the year 2000: Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Virginia.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Professional coin folders or flips are recommended. Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives, as this ruins numismatic value.