50 State Quarter · Quarters

2004-S Texas Quarter Proof

Proof struck at the San Francisco Mint · 2,740,684 made

Proof
Mintage
2,740,684
Metal
Copper core clad in 75% copper / 25% nickel
Weight
5.67 g
Diameter
24.26 mm

Original illustration. Tap to flip. Not a photograph of the actual coin.

Copper content5.20grams
Value band: Small premium

Face value · Metal value · Small premium · Collector premium · Significant rarity. We use bands because prices change daily.

What is a 2004-S Texas Quarter Proof worth?

Age alone gives this coin a small premium, even worn. Sharp details and original surfaces push it higher.

What would make yours worth more:

  • Grade and, for proofs, strong cameo contrast
  • A known variety for the date: 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter

For market prices, check recent sold results for certified coins in the same grade.

Quick answers

Is the 2004-S Texas Quarter Proof rare?
Not especially. The Mint made 2,740,684 for collectors. Most were kept in their original packaging.
Is the 2004-S Texas Quarter Proof silver?
No. It's copper core clad in 75% copper / 25% nickel. Quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver.
Where is the mint mark on a 2004 50 State Quarter?
On the obverse, to the right of Washington's ponytail (P, D or S). On this coin the mark is S, for San Francisco.
How many 2004-S Texas Quarter proofs were made?
2,740,684.
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What to check on your 2004-S

  • Make sure the mint mark really is an S. A worn or filled mark can be misread. It's what separates your coin from the 2004-D (263 million made).
  • Look for the 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter (it's on Denver coins, not this one).
  • Judge the grade under good light. State quarters are judged mainly on luster and contact marks. Look for die varieties and errors, which carry the real premiums in this series.

Proofs from 2004 come with and without frosted devices. Coins with strong contrast are labeled Cameo or Deep Cameo and are worth more.

The story of the 2004-S Texas

Elsewhere in US coinage in 2004

The Westward Journey nickels began, marking the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

How to recognize it

The Texas design

An outline of the state carries a single large star, with a looped lariat framing the design and the inscription THE LONE STAR STATE. The star comes from the flag of the Republic of Texas, which was an independent nation from 1836 until it joined the Union. The lariat stands for the ranching and cowboy heritage of the state. Texas became the twenty-eighth state in 1845, the date shown on the coin. Its quarter was the third release of 2004.

The 50 State Quarter design

To make room for each state design, the obverse was rearranged: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and QUARTER DOLLAR all moved to the side with Washington's portrait. The reverse shows the state's design with its name, the year it joined the Union or ratified the Constitution, the year of issue and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The mint mark is to the right of Washington's ponytail.

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Mintage chart

50 State Quarter circulation mintagesLog scale · hover or tap a bar · 1999–2008
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Specifications

Series50 State Quarter (1999–2008)
Year2004
MintSan Francisco Mint
Mint mark"S"
Strike typeProof
Mintage2,740,684
Face value25¢
CompositionCopper core clad in 75% copper / 25% nickel
Weight5.67 grams
Diameter24.26 mm
EdgeReeded
DesignerObverse by John Flanagan, modified by William Cousins; reverses by various artists

Other 2004 50 State Quarter issues

CoinMintageTypeSilver
2004-P Michigan Quarter233,800,000Circulation strike–
2004-P Florida Quarter240,200,000Circulation strike–
2004-P Texas Quarter278,800,000Circulation strike–
2004-P Iowa Quarter213,800,000Circulation strike–
2004-P Wisconsin Quarter226,400,000Circulation strike–
2004-D Michigan Quarter225,800,000Circulation strike–
2004-D Florida Quarter241,600,000Circulation strike–
2004-D Texas Quarter263,000,000Circulation strike–
2004-D Iowa Quarter251,400,000Circulation strike–
2004-D Wisconsin Quarter226,800,000Circulation strike–
2004-S Michigan Quarter Proof2,740,684Proof–
2004-S Florida Quarter Proof2,740,684Proof–
2004-S Texas Quarter Proof2,740,684Proof–
2004-S Iowa Quarter Proof2,740,684Proof–
2004-S Wisconsin Quarter Proof2,740,684Proof–
2004-S Silver Michigan Quarter Proof1,769,786Proof0.1808 oz
2004-S Silver Florida Quarter Proof1,769,786Proof0.1808 oz
2004-S Silver Texas Quarter Proof1,769,786Proof0.1808 oz
2004-S Silver Iowa Quarter Proof1,769,786Proof0.1808 oz
2004-S Silver Wisconsin Quarter Proof1,769,786Proof0.1808 oz
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