CVC & Collectables presents the 2005-D West Virginia State Quarter, issued as part of the U.S. State Quarters Program honoring the Mountain State’s rugged landscape and engineering achievement. Struck at the Denver Mint, this design highlights one of West Virginia’s most iconic landmarks.
Coin Highlights
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Year: 2005
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Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
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Composition: Copper-nickel clad
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Weight: 5.67 grams
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington portrait
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Reverse: New River Gorge Bridge spanning the New River
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Designer: John Flanagan (obverse), John Mercanti (reverse)
Historical Significance
The reverse design features the New River Gorge Bridge, a steel arch bridge that became an enduring symbol of West Virginia. At the time it opened, it was the longest single-span arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere. The surrounding mountains and river emphasize the state’s dramatic terrain and the role of infrastructure in linking its communities.
Collectibility
The 2005-D West Virginia State Quarter is a must-have for collectors completing State Quarter sets by date and mint. Its bold scenic imagery and architectural theme also make it popular for educational and thematic collections focused on American engineering and geography.
