2002 State Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 2002 State Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the State Quarters 1999-2008 series — 4th of 10 years in the series. In 2002, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 3.6 billion. This ranks 7th of 10 years by total mintage, above the series median of 3.1 billion. 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. Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi. Strong collector participation continued. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 15 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, spiked head and 2 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $25 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $6.6K in MS65 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan (obverse) / various state-specific reverse designers.