CVC & Collectables presents the 2008-P Arizona State Quarter, a Philadelphia-mint business strike honoring the “Grand Canyon State” with a detailed Grand Canyon vista, saguaro cactus, and banner inscription.
Coin Highlights
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Maker: United States Mint – Philadelphia (“P” mintmark)
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Date: 2008
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Program: 50 State Quarters – Arizona, third design of 2008
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Catalog: KM# 423 (Arizona State Quarter, clad)
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Metal: Copper–nickel clad copper (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel)
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Weight: 5.67 g; Thickness: 1.75 mm
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Diameter / Edge: 24.26 mm; reeded edge
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Mintage (P business strike): 244,600,000 pieces
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Obverse: George Washington portrait by John Flanagan (mod. William Cousins), with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR, and P mintmark.
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Reverse: Grand Canyon with a large saguaro cactus in the foreground, divided by a banner reading GRAND CANYON STATE to symbolically separate the cactus from the Canyon; inscriptions ARIZONA, 1912, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and 2008.
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Designers: Obverse – William Cousins after John Flanagan; Reverse – Joseph Menna / Joel Iskowitz (design & engraving attribution varies by source).
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Grade: As described in the listing title; please see photos for the exact coin offered.
Historical Significance
Issued in 2008, the Arizona quarter honors the 48th state, admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912. The reverse highlights one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—the Grand Canyon—spanning over 1.2 million acres and carved by the Colorado River, while the saguaro cactus and “Grand Canyon State” banner emphasize Arizona’s desert landscapes and popular nickname. Together they capture both the monumental geology and iconic Sonoran flora that define Arizona’s identity.
Collectibility
The 2008-P Arizona State Quarter is a staple for any complete 50 State Quarters set and a favorite among collectors who appreciate scenic U.S. landscapes on coinage. With a substantial circulation mintage, it remains affordable, yet choice Uncirculated examples with strong luster and crisp canyon and cactus detail stand out in modern quarter albums. Error hunters also examine Arizona quarters for rim and strike anomalies or die chips obscuring parts of the design, adding extra interest to bulk lots and bank-wrapped rolls.
