Quarter · 2005
2005 Quarter Value
A 2005 quarter is worth $0.24 to $1.01 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear.
Prices updated:
About the 2005 quarter
The 2005 quarter is a regular circulation issue, struck in copper-nickel clad copper, weighing 5.67 g, 24.26 mm across, from a design by John Flanagan. It was struck at Denver, Philadelphia — 3,013,600,000 coins in all.
For scale, 2005 mintage was 17% higher than in 2022, when 2,567,600,000 were struck.
Philadelphia made the fewest at 1,447,800,000, against 1,565,800,000 from Denver.
Value chart by grade
| Design | Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | D | 404,000,000404M | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.42 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.98 |
| West Virginia | No mint mark | 365,400,000365.4M | $0.26 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.46 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.81 |
| West Virginia | D | 356,200,000356.2M | $0.28 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.50 | $0.57 | $0.58 | $1.00 |
| Oregon | No mint mark | 316,200,000316.2M | $0.24 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.43 | $0.56 | $0.57 | $0.99 |
| Kansas | D | 300,000,000300M | $0.28 | $0.33 | $0.39 | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.88 |
| Kansas | No mint mark | 263,400,000263.4M | $0.27 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.92 |
| California | No mint mark | 263,200,000263.2M | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.57 | $0.62 | $1.00 |
| California | D | 257,200,000257.2M | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.34 | $0.39 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.93 |
| Minnesota | D | 248,400,000248.4M | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.35 | $0.44 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.99 |
| Minnesota | No mint mark | 239,600,000239.6M | $0.27 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $1.01 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
How to identify your 2005 quarter
What if it has already been cleaned?
Still identifies the same — you lose the premium. Don't try to fix it.
Where is the mint mark
It sits on the obverse to the right of Washington's ponytail. No letter means Philadelphia — normal, not rare. What the letter means →
Proof and collector versions
Alongside the coins made for circulation, the Mint sold 15 collector versions of the 2005 2005 quarter — proofs and special finishes struck at San Francisco and sold directly in sets.These never entered circulation, so if your coin came out of a till or a jar it is not one of them. They carry an S mint mark and a mirror or satin finish that is obvious next to an ordinary coin. The scarcest was struck in 1,160,000.
| Design | Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Proof | S | 3,262,9603.3M | $2.37 |
| Minnesota | Proof | S | 3,262,9603.3M | $2.22 |
| Oregon | Proof | S | 3,262,9603.3M | $2.25 |
| Kansas | Proof | S | 3,262,9603.3M | $2.67 |
| West Virginia | Proof | S | 3,262,9603.3M | $2.37 |
| California | Satin Finish | D | 1,160,0001.2M | $1.96 |
| California | Satin Finish | P | 1,160,0001.2M | $4.99 |
| Minnesota | Satin Finish | D | 1,160,0001.2M | $1.96 |
| Minnesota | Satin Finish | P | 1,160,0001.2M | $1.51 |
| Oregon | Satin Finish | D | 1,160,0001.2M | $1.96 |
| Oregon | Satin Finish | P | 1,160,0001.2M | $1.42 |
| Kansas | Satin Finish | D | 1,160,0001.2M | $1.96 |
| Kansas | Satin Finish | P | 1,160,0001.2M | $1.63 |
| West Virginia | Satin Finish | D | 1,160,0001.2M | $1.88 |
| West Virginia | Satin Finish | P | 1,160,0001.2M | $5.82 |
What to do with your 2005 quarter
Don't clean it
Leave the surface alone — see the warning above.
Is it worth grading?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. Against a mintage of 3,013,600,000 and a best circulated value of $1.01, the fee is more than the coin returns. Keep it raw unless it is exceptional or you suspect a variety.
Where to sell
Dealer: fastest, pays least. Auction: best for coins worth $100+. eBay: most buyers, most fees.
Specifications
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (California)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Minnesota)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Oregon)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Kansas)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (West Virginia)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
FAQ
How much is a 2005 quarter worth?
A circulated 2005 quarter is worth $0.24 to $1.01 depending on condition and mint mark.
How many 2005 quarters were made?
About 3,013,600,000 in total spread across 5 designs — Denver 1,565,800,000, Philadelphia 1,447,800,000.
How many different 2005 quarters are there?
5 designs were issued in 2005: California, Kansas, Minnesota, Oregon, West Virginia. Each was struck at Philadelphia and Denver, so a complete set of circulation coins is 10 pieces.
Are there rare 2005 quarter varieties?
No varieties are catalogued for this date.
What is the S quarter from 2005?
An S mint mark on a 2005 quarter means a collector coin from San Francisco — 15 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. The scarcest was struck in 1,160,000. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 2005 quarter graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date the best circulated examples guide at $1.01, from a mintage of 3,013,600,000 — the fee is many times what the coin returns, so keep it raw unless you suspect a genuine error.
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