1999 (P) Delaware State Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$4,888 MS66 05-28-2008 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1999 (P) Delaware State Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 373.4 million examples, making this ranked 5th of 10 mint variants by mintage, with 8% of production. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs representing each of the 50 U.S. states, released in the order of statehood ratification. The reverse depicts Caesar Rodney on horseback during his legendary 80-mile ride to Philadelphia in 1776, where his tie-breaking vote secured Delaware's support for American independence. As the first state to ratify the Constitution, Delaware's quarter launched the entire 50 State Quarters Program. Inaugural year featuring Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut. The program instantly became the most successful numismatic initiative in U.S. history. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $6 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5944.
External References
Error Varieties(7)
1999 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1999 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1999 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1999 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1999 Type II Counter Clash CCL(T2)-25c-1999-01
1999 Typical Die Clash TDC-25C-1999-01DE
