CVC & Collectables presents the 2007-P Idaho State Quarter, a Philadelphia business strike from the 50 State Quarters program featuring a bold peregrine falcon above the outline of Idaho and the Latin motto “Esto Perpetua.”
Coin Highlights
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Maker: United States Mint – Philadelphia (“P” mintmark)
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Date: 2007
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Program: 50 State Quarters – Idaho, 43rd coin in the series and 3rd release of 2007
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Catalog: KM# 398 (Idaho State Quarter)
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Metal: Copper–nickel clad copper (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel)
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Weight: 5.67 g
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Diameter / Edge: 24.26–24.3 mm; reeded edge
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Mintage (P business strike): 294,600,000 coins
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Obverse: George Washington portrait by John Flanagan, modified by William Cousins; legends UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR.
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Reverse: Peregrine falcon in profile over a textured map of Idaho with star for Boise, state motto ESTO PERPETUA (“May it be forever”), plus IDAHO, 1890, 2007, and E PLURIBUS UNUM.
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Designers: Obverse – John Flanagan / William Cousins; Reverse – Donna Weaver (design), Don Everhart (sculptor).
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Grade: As described in the listing title; please see photos for the exact coin offered.
Historical Significance
Idaho became the 43rd state on July 3, 1890, and its quarter—released June 4–5, 2007—was the 43rd coin of the 50 State Quarters program. The reverse centers on the peregrine falcon, once endangered but now recovered thanks to conservation, symbolizing resilience and the state’s rugged landscapes. The motto “Esto Perpetua” (“May it be forever”) reflects Idaho’s desire that its natural beauty and heritage endure.
Collectibility
With nearly 295 million struck at Philadelphia, the 2007-P Idaho quarter is widely available yet essential for any complete 50 State Quarters set. Collectors favor bright Uncirculated examples with sharp feather detail on the falcon and clear state outline. Error and variety specialists also look for minor doubled dies, die chips, off-center strikes, and lamination issues reported for this issue, which can add modest premiums when certified.
