Coin Highlights
Mint: San Francisco
Date: 2004-S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Series: 50 State Quarters Program
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 g
ASW: 0.1808 oz
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 1,769,786
Condition: Gem Proof
Obverse: George Washington
Reverse: Outline of Michigan with the Great Lakes and the inscription “Great Lakes State”
Type: Silver Proof Quarter
Historical Significance
Michigan’s State Quarter honors the state’s identity as the Great Lakes State, with a reverse that highlights both its geography and its close connection to the surrounding waters. The design is one of the more recognizable issues in the series and reflects Michigan’s importance in American commerce, travel, and regional history.
Collectibility
Silver proof State Quarters remain popular with collectors for their classic 90% silver composition, attractive proof finish, and place within one of the most widely collected modern U.S. coin programs. The Michigan issue adds appeal through its clean regional design and lower mintage compared with the standard clad proof version.
