Coin Highlights
Mint: San Francisco
Date: 2004-S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Series: 50 State Quarters Program
Composition: Copper-nickel clad over a copper core; 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel overall
Weight: 5.67 g
Diameter: 24.30 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 2,740,684
Condition: Gem Proof
Obverse: George Washington
Reverse: Outline of Texas with a star and the inscription “The Lone Star State”
Type: Clad Proof Quarter
Historical Significance
The Texas quarter highlights one of the most recognizable state identities in the series. Its reverse features the outline of Texas with a superimposed star and the inscription “The Lone Star State,” a design that reflects the state’s historic nickname and strong regional identity.
Collectibility
Gem Proof examples are popular with collectors building complete State Quarter proof sets and modern U.S. Mint proof runs. The Texas issue stands out for its instantly recognizable design, broad collector appeal, and its place in one of the most widely collected modern U.S. coin programs. This collector appeal is an inference based on the coin’s proof format, official mintage, and series popularity.
