2005 (D) Kansas Satin Finish State Quarter
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$50 SP69 05-05-2018 eBay
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The 2005 (D) Kansas Satin Finish State Quarter is a special strike quarter struck at the Denver Mint, part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 1.2 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 33 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total 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 an American bison and a sunflower, the state animal and state flower. The bison recalls the millions that once roamed the Kansas prairies, while the sunflower continues to blanket Kansas fields each autumn. California, Minnesota, Oregon, Kansas, and West Virginia. Satin finish specimens from mint sets were produced. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Auction record: $50 SP69 05-05-2018 eBay. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #914041.
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