A High-Grade Tribute to The Silver State

This listing offers a remarkable and highly collectible piece of modern American numismatics. It is a 2006-D Nevada State Quarter, officially certified by the Independent Coin Graders, or ICG, at the prestigious MS67, or Mint State 67, grade. This coin is from the Denver Mint and features the celebrated Carson City design, capturing the spirit of Nevada's frontier heritage. It is encapsulated in a protective plastic slab, preserving its exceptional condition.

Historical Context: The Nevada State Quarter

The Nevada quarter was the thirty-sixth coin released in the United States Mint's popular 50 State Quarters Program, honoring Nevada's admission to the Union as the thirty-sixth state on October 31, 1864. The coin was officially released to the public on January 31, 2006, and was the first state quarter issued that year.

The design for the Nevada quarter was put to a public vote, with more than 60,000 votes cast from five design candidates. The winning design, titled Morning in Nevada, was created by United States Mint sculptor-engraver Don Everhart and features iconic Nevada imagery.

Carson City's Numismatic Legacy

The reverse design pays homage to the historic Carson City Mint, which operated from 1870 to 1893 at the peak of Nevada's silver mining boom. The Carson City Mint, with its famous CC mint mark, produced Double Eagles, Half Eagles, Trade Dollars, and other highly collectible coins during its operation. From 1895 to 1933, the building served as the United States Assay Office for gold and silver before being sold to the State of Nevada in 1939. This quarter's design elements, the wild horses, mountains, and sun, evoke the rugged landscape and pioneering spirit of the region.

Design and Specifications

The obverse, designed by John Flanagan, features a right-facing portrait of George Washington with the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUARTER DOLLAR. The reverse, designed by Don Everhart, features a trio of wild mustangs running in front of snow-capped mountains with a rising sun, bordered by sagebrush. A banner reading THE SILVER STATE drapes across the bottom, with the inscriptions NEVADA and 1864.

Product Specifications

Denomination: 25 Cents, Quarter Dollar
Year: 2006
Mint: Denver, D mint mark
Grade: MS67
Certification: ICG
State: Nevada
Admission to Union: October 31, 1864, 36th State
Release Date: January 31, 2006
Designer, Obverse: John Flanagan
Designer, Reverse: Don Everhart
Composition: Outer layers of 75 percent Copper and 25 percent Nickel over a pure Copper center
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 312,800,000 pieces

Understanding the MS67 Designation

MS, or Mint State, indicates an uncirculated coin with no signs of wear. The 67 grade indicates a superb gem-quality coin with exceptional strike, brilliant luster, and only minor imperfections visible under magnification. This is a very high grade for a business-strike coin.

This coin has been authenticated and graded by ICG, or Independent Coin Graders. It is securely encapsulated in a protective plastic slab, which preserves the coin's condition and guarantees its authenticity.

Why This Coin Deserves a Place in Your Collection

This coin carries certified authenticity and grade, as the ICG slab provides expert verification of the coin's genuineness and high MS67 grade. It is a high-grade example, with MS67 being an exceptional grade for a business-strike state quarter, ensuring a coin with sharp details and strong luster. It features a historic design, with the Morning in Nevada design by Don Everhart, chosen by public vote. It celebrates Carson City heritage, with the design elements honoring Nevada's silver mining history and the legacy of the Carson City Mint. Most of all, the 50 State Quarters Program is one of the most widely collected coin series in United States history.

This coin is more than currency. It is a high-grade tribute to The Silver State, offering a superb gem example of the Nevada State Quarter with exceptional eye appeal. For the discerning collector, it represents a truly significant and desirable acquisition.

The auction is live. Coins of this caliber do not appear often. Place your bid and secure this remarkable piece of history for your collection.

Dimensions:
Height 3.5, Width 2.5, Depth 0.5 inches
Weight 0.1 lbs

Condition:
Excellent

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• Low Estimate: 50.00
• High Estimate: 100.00