Nevada, a place named “Silver State,” was destined to appear in the State Quarters program. How well was Nevada portrayed on this coin, and what varieties did the coin have? Let us analyze and learn.
Nevada State Quarter Overview
Nevada joined the U.S. Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program in 2006. As a result of this union, the Nevada 2006 quarter appeared. It was the first State quarter from 2006, followed by the Nebraska quarter and the others.
The design for the Nevada quarter leaned heavily into the state’s identity and legacy.
The obverse features the portrait of George Washington, redesigned in 1999 for the state quarter series. You will find inscriptions “United States of America”, “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, and “Quarter Dollar”. This side was designed by John Flanagan and modified by William Cousins.
The reverse shows horses galloping across a desert. The horses are framed by sagebrush and the phrase “The Silver State.” In the background. You’ll see the Sierra Mountains. The reverse design was made by Don Everhart.
"Nevada’s children cast the deciding vote for the Nevada 2006 Quarter design, which features three mustangs running wild and free as the sun rises over snow-capped mountains in the background."
— Brian K. Krolicki
Nevada State Treasurer’s Annual Report
2006 Nevada Quarter Value Guide
Most Nevada quarters you’ll find are worth only face value. All state quarters (e.g., Colorado quarter) were issued in hundreds of millions. High condition can tip the scales:
Variety (Mint Mark) | Condition | Estimated Value |
2006-P (Philadelphia) | Circulated | Face value |
Uncirculated (MS60–MS64) | $1 – $3 | |
Gem Uncirculated (MS65–MS67) | $6+ | |
2006-D (Denver) | Circulated | Face value |
Uncirculated (MS60–MS64) | $1 – $3 | |
Gem Uncirculated (MS65–MS67) | $6+ | |
2006-S Clad Proof | Proof | $6+ |
2006-S Silver Proof | Proof | $20+ |
2006 Nevada Rare Errors
As it seems, only “S” quarters are valuable. Yet, some coins (mostly “P” and “D”) come out with errors from their Mints. Collectors are interested in such Nevada state quarter errors, and some are ready to pay $20+ even for a quarter with mediocre quality.
What errors can you find? Let us observe the 2006 Nevada quarter error list with pictures:
Die Breaks (Cuds and Chips): Small blobs and cracks can appear around the horses, especially in the manes or legs, and around the sagebrush. Large cuds are priced higher than smaller ones.
Struck-Through Errors: Sometimes, grease, lint, etc., gets struck through a quarter. Then you can find traces of these foreign materials. This error is relatively common.
Off-Center Strikes: Off-center quarters have their design shifted to the side. Most shifts are marginal, but bigger shifts could be worth more money.
Clipped Planchets: There’s a crescent-shaped clip at the rim. Usually, the clipped part is curved, not straight. The bigger the clip, the higher the value.
Double/Multiple Strikes: A rare error when some design elements, like horses or lettering, are multiplied. Well-defined examples can reach several hundred dollars.
With or without errors, Nevada quarters are still precious, simply because they carry a message and represent the State of silver, sagebrush, and mountains.
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