2002 (P) Tennessee 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
$6,000 MS64 08-18-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 2002 (P) Tennessee State Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 361.6 million examples, making this ranked 6th of 10 mint variants by mintage, with 11% 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 features a fiddle, guitar, and trumpet alongside a musical score, with the inscription "Musical Heritage" and three stars representing the state's three grand divisions. Each instrument symbolizes a regional musical tradition from East, Central, and West Tennessee. Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi. Strong collector participation continued. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $2 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 #14004.
