A High-Grade Tribute to the Evergreen State

This listing offers a remarkable and highly collectible piece of modern American numismatics. It is a 2007-P Washington State Quarter, officially certified by the Independent Coin Graders, or ICG, at the prestigious MS67, or Mint State 67, grade. This coin features the iconic Salmon and Mount Rainier design and is struck at the Philadelphia Mint. It is encapsulated in a protective plastic slab, preserving its exceptional condition for generations to come.

Historical Context: The 50 State Quarters Program

The 50 State Quarters Program was a ten-year initiative from 1999 to 2008 that became the most successful numismatic program in United States history. The Washington quarter was the forty-second coin released in the series, issued on April 2, 2007. Washington was admitted to the Union on November 11, 1889, becoming the nation's forty-second state.

The Washington State Quarter Design: A Story of Salmon and Mountains

The reverse design depicts a king salmon breaching the water in front of majestic Mount Rainier, with a row of evergreen trees in the background. The design was the result of an extensive public process. More than 1,500 design narratives were submitted by Washington residents. The state held an online poll in 2006, with over 134,000 votes cast. The winning design was chosen by Governor Chris Gregoire on May 4, 2006, and it received nearly 45 percent of the vote in the public poll.

The design incorporates important Washington symbols: the salmon represents the state's natural heritage and Native American roots, while Mount Rainier, called Tahoma by local natives meaning the mother of all waters, can be seen from both Eastern and Western Washington. The inscription THE EVERGREEN STATE references Washington's official nickname.

Design and Specifications

The obverse, designed by John Flanagan, features a right-facing portrait of George Washington, with inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, and QUARTER DOLLAR. The reverse, designed by Susan Gamble of the Artistic Infusion Program and sculpted by Charles Vickers, features a king salmon breaching the water in front of Mount Rainier with evergreen trees. Inscriptions include THE EVERGREEN STATE, WASHINGTON, 1889, 2007, and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Product Specifications

Denomination: 25 Cents, Quarter Dollar
Year: 2007
Mint: Philadelphia, P mint mark
Grade: MS67
Certification: ICG
State: Washington
Admission to Union: November 11, 1889, 42nd State
Release Date: April 2, 2007
Designer, Obverse: John Flanagan
Designer, Reverse: Susan Gamble, sculpted by Charles Vickers
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: 294,600,000 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 a sharp strike, brilliant luster, and only minor imperfections visible under magnification. This is a very high grade for a business-strike state quarter.

This coin has been authenticated and graded by ICG, or Independent Coin Graders. It is securely encapsulated in a protective 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 a superb gem grade representing a coin with exceptional eye appeal and preservation. It features a historic design, with the Salmon and Mount Rainier design chosen by Governor Gregoire from over 1,500 submissions, celebrating Washington's natural heritage. It celebrates Evergreen State heritage, commemorating Washington's admission to the Union in 1889 and its iconic landscapes. Most of all, the 50 State Quarters Program remains 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 Evergreen State, offering a superb gem example of the Washington 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: 150.00
• High Estimate: 250.00