CVC & Collectables presents the 2000-S Maryland State Quarter Gem Proof in 90% silver, a San Francisco–struck silver proof from the 50 State Quarters Program featuring the Maryland State House dome framed by white oak branches and the proud nickname “The Old Line State.”
Coin Highlights
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Country: United States
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Denomination: 25 Cents (Washington Quarter)
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Year: 2000
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Mint & Mintmark: San Francisco (S) – silver proof only
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Series: 50 State Quarters – Maryland (7th overall issue; 2nd design of 2000; released March 13, 2000)
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Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
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Weight: 6.25 g
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Actual Silver Weight (ASW): ~0.1808 troy oz (standard 90% silver quarter)
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Diameter: 24.3 mm; Edge: Reeded
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Mintage (2000-S silver proof): 965,421 – issued only in the 2000 Silver Proof Set and silver State Quarter sets
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Obverse: George Washington by John Flanagan, modified by William Cousins; legends UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR
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Reverse Designer: William J. Krawczewicz
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Reverse Design: Maryland State House dome in Annapolis surrounded by white oak leaf clusters (state tree) and inscription “THE OLD LINE STATE,” with MARYLAND, 1788, 2000, and E PLURIBUS UNUM
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Strike: Gem Proof – deep mirrored fields with frosted devices, taken from original U.S. Mint silver proof sets
Historical Significance
The Maryland State Quarter, released March 13, 2000, honors both the state’s Revolutionary War service and its historic seat of government. The reverse showcases the dome of the Maryland State House in Annapolis, the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use and the building where the Treaty of Paris was ratified, formally ending the Revolutionary War.
White oak branches reference the official state tree, while “THE OLD LINE STATE” recalls the famed Maryland Line—Continental Army troops whose steadfast performance in battle earned praise from George Washington. Together, the design elements make this quarter a compact tribute to Maryland’s political and military legacy.
Collectibility
The 2000-S Maryland Gem Proof (Silver) combines low silver-proof mintage, 90% silver content, and a historically rich design. With just 965,421 silver proof sets produced, this issue is far scarcer than the 678+ million Philadelphia and 556+ million Denver business strikes, yet remains accessible for collectors building full State Quarter runs.
Many collectors assemble a four-coin Maryland lineup—2000-P, 2000-D, 2000-S clad Gem Proof, and this 2000-S silver Gem Proof—using the silver piece as the premium version for State Quarter and modern silver type sets. High-end examples with strong cameo contrast and clean mirrors around the State House dome and oak leaves are especially desirable for grading or showcase albums.
