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The 2007 Utah issue of the 50 State Quarters series has long been considered one of the most intriguing for those who pay close attention to the technical details of the strike. The coin is found in varying qualities, and the difference between circulated specimens and those with minimal wear is immediately noticeable.
It’s included in year-by-year collections precisely because several distinct errors occur in the mintages, and the issues themselves demonstrate consistent market demand.
Utah State Quarter Overview
The Utah quarter is the fifth and final year of the program. The reverse depicts steam locomotives converging on a single point, symbolizing the unity of the country. The central rail element is the main design element, which is often noted when evaluating the strike quality.
This issue is often compared to coins from adjacent years—for example, collectors often refer to data on the 2007 Wyoming quarter to see how the strike quality of different state issues changed during the same production cycle.
Parameter | Value |
Year of Issue | 2007 |
Diameter | 24.26 mm |
Weight | 5.67 g |
Composition | Cu-Ni clad |
Edge | Reeded |
Mints | Philadelphia (P), Denver (D) |
Mintage P | ≈255,000,000 |
Mintage D | ≈265,000,000 |
2007 Utah Quarter Value and Errors Guide
The first thing an appraiser looks at is the surface quality and strike depth.
Average price guidelines:
Condition | P | D |
XF | $0.30 | $0.30 |
AU | $0.60 | $0.60 |
MS63 | $2–$3 | $2–$3 |
MS65 | $3–$5 | $5–$9 |
MS67 | $25–$80 | $50–$100 |
When appraising a coin in MS68 condition, the price can increase several times.
Collectors emphasize that before appraising, it's helpful to review similar sales of coins from neighboring states and years—for example, compare examples with auction results for the 2007 Washington quarter, which also features prominent defects.
“Coins are history that you can hold in your hand.”
— Kim Kiick, executive director, American numismatic association
The article “ANA Circulates Collectible Coins for the Holidays” in Numismatic News
Utah Quarter Error Identification
When evaluating the Utah 2007 quarter, it's important to understand the areas where errors most frequently occur. This helps quickly distinguish a common specimen from a rare one.
Key areas where you might see a 2007 Utah quarter error:
Center rails – grease-strikes and doubling are common here;
Locomotives – die chips are possible within mechanical parts;
The top inscription “UTAH 1896” – sometimes double strikes are found;
The left side of the field – where off-center strikes occur.
The extended Utah quarter error list typically includes rare but confirmed types of defects:
A slight die shift, which produces a barely noticeable shift in elements, averages between $5 and $15;
A partial disappearance of the word "Crossroads" is less common and is valued at approximately $15-$35 if the letter loss is clearly visible;
A rim shift, which appears as uneven line thickness, typically ranges from $10-$20;
Deep metal strikes outside the design create raised areas outside the field and can cost up to $40 depending on their severity;
Signs of a clash error near the center of the rails, where elements of the obverse show through to the reverse; such specimens are noticeably rare and sometimes sell for $25-$60.
Want to quickly determine the price and identify potential errors? The Coin ID Scanner app allows you to instantly analyze a coin from a photo and displays its estimated value and varieties.
Experts emphasize that some varieties of the 2007 quarter Utah may be found in bank rolls, but the strike quality has varied so much that MS67–MS68 remain rare.
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