2008 Quarter Value Checker: Errors List, “D”, “S” & “P” Mint Mark Worth

2008-D New Mexico Quarter value ranges from $0.25 face value to $2,500. That record sale was a Grade 62 example sold through eBay Auctions in April 2021. Upload a photo of yours below and we’ll give you a quick value range based on your coin’s condition. You can also scroll down to check recent eBay sales to see what buyers are paying today.

 

2008 Quarter Value By Variety

Here’s what each 2008 state design is trading for across grades and special editions. If you already know your coin’s grade, jump to the Value Guides section for exact numbers.

Also Read: State Quarter Value (1999-2008)

Top 10 Most Valuable 2008 Quarter Worth Money

Denver strikes own this list. The 2008-D New Mexico MS62 sits at the top — $2,500 for a coin that didn’t even make gem grade. That tells you how tough these are to find properly preserved. Right behind it, the 2008-D Alaska MS69 brought $2,350.

Philadelphia has its moments too. The 2008-P Arizona MS68 hit $1,175, and the 2008-P Hawaii MS69 traded around $795. Registry set builders chasing complete state sets drive those prices.

San Francisco silver proofs hold their own. The 2008-S Oklahoma Silver PR69 sold for $749 — that 90% silver composition struck only for collectors keeps demand steady.

The real story here is grade. The same design can go from under $20 in lower grades to over $1,000 at MS68–MS69. I think that’s what makes cherrypicking these coins so rewarding — one grade point can mean hundreds of dollars.

History of the 2008 Quarter and the 50 State Quarters Program

The 2008 quarters wrapped up the 50 State Quarters Program — a ten-year run that kicked off in 1999. Congress authorized the series through Public Law 105-124, signed by President Clinton on December 1, 1997.

Republican Representative Mike Castle of Delaware pushed the bill through Congress. Numismatist and attorney David L. Ganz was another key voice behind getting the program approved.

Every year from 1999 through 2008, five new quarter designs dropped in the order states ratified the Constitution or joined the Union. That meant 2008 got the final five.

Those last releases honored Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii. Each state’s governor led a design selection process, with the Treasury Secretary giving final approval.

Here’s the fun number: the program produced more than 34 billion quarters total. That generated roughly $3 billion in seigniorage — the profit between what it costs to make a coin and its face value — because collectors pulled coins out of circulation by the roll.

For context, the decade before the program (1989–1998) saw just 14.8 billion quarters shipped to the Federal Reserve. The State Quarters series added 19.4 billion coins on top of that. Nothing else comes close.

After finishing all 50 states, the Mint kept the concept going in 2009 with the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, then launched the America the Beautiful Quarters series in 2010.

Also Read: Top 100 Most Valuable Modern Quarters Worth Money List (1965-Present)

Is Your 2008 Quarter Rare?

The Coin Identifier and Value App helps collectors quickly identify rare varieties and error coins by comparing your quarters against verified examples with current market values.

Key Features of the 2008 Quarter

Knowing what to look for helps you spot fakes and judge condition. All 2008 quarters share the same obverse with the rest of the State Quarters series, but each of the five reverses is unique.

The Obverse of the 2008 Quarter

You’re looking at John Flanagan’s Washington portrait facing left, tweaked by William Cousins for the State Quarters program. The redesign moved several inscriptions off the reverse to make room for state designs.

“United States of America” arcs along the top rim, while “Quarter Dollar” appears at the bottom. “Liberty” sits to the left of Washington’s profile, and “In God We Trust” appears to the right behind his neck. The mint mark — P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), or S (San Francisco) — is positioned below the ribbon tied in Washington’s hair.

The Reverse of the 2008 Quarter

Flip it over and you’ll find the state name at the top, “2008” and “E Pluribus Unum” at the bottom, and the state’s admission year. Here’s what each design shows:

Oklahoma (1907): Scissortail Flycatcher in flight above Indian Blanket wildflowers, representing the state’s native prairie heritage. The design was engraved by Phebe Hemphill and released January 28, 2008.

New Mexico (1912): The sacred Zia sun symbol from the Zia Pueblo people, centered over a topographical state outline, with the “Land of Enchantment” motto. The Zia symbol’s central circle represents life and love without beginning or end.

Arizona (1912): The Grand Canyon spanning the coin’s width with a Saguaro cactus in the foreground, separated by a “Grand Canyon State” banner — deliberately placed to acknowledge that Saguaro cacti don’t actually grow near the canyon.

Alaska (1959): A grizzly bear emerging from water with a salmon in its jaw, the North Star above, and the “The Great Land” inscription. Over 850 public design submissions were received for this coin before a winner was selected.

Hawaii (1959): King Kamehameha I extending his hand toward the outline of the Hawaiian Islands, accompanied by the Hawaiian-language state motto “UA MAU KE EA O KA ‘AINA I KA PONO.” This is the only U.S. circulating coin to feature royalty.

Other Features of the 2008 Quarter

Standard clad quarters measure 24.3 millimeters in diameter and weigh 5.67 grams. The edge features reeding (vertical grooves), a traditional security feature dating back to early American coinage.

The composition consists of outer layers of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) bonded to a pure copper core. The overall composition works out to 8.33% nickel and 91.67% copper.

Silver proof versions were struck at San Francisco with 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams — noticeably heavier than the standard clad coin. Check the edge of a suspected silver proof: you’ll see solid silver coloring rather than the copper band visible on clad coins.

Also Read: Washington Quarter Value (1932-1998)

2008 Quarter Mintage & Survival Data

Philadelphia struck different quantities for each 2008 design. Oklahoma got the smallest run at 222 million coins, while Hawaii topped out at 254 million — a 32-million gap within the same year.

These are some of the lowest per-design mintages of the entire decade-long program. Compare that to Virginia in 1999, which saw over 1.5 billion coins struck. Oklahoma’s combined Philadelphia and Denver total of about 416 million is the lowest of any state — period.

Denver numbers tell a similar story: Oklahoma at 194.6 million, New Mexico at 244.4 million, Arizona at 265.0 million, Alaska at 251.8 million, and Hawaii at 263.4 million. No survival data exists for Philadelphia circulation strikes, so collectors rely on grading service populations and auction frequency to gauge how many gems survived.

Also Read: America The Beautiful Quarters Value (2010-2021)

The Easy Way to Know Your 2008 Quarter Value

Check your coin’s mint mark, examine its condition for wear or damage, and inspect for striking errors like doubled dies or off-center designs — these factors separate common face-value pieces from collectible specimens.

The Coin Identifier and Value App streamlines this process for 2008 quarters. Within seconds, you’ll see whether your coin stays at 25 cents or qualifies for premium pricing based on current market data.

2008 Quarter Value Guides

Here’s a quick breakdown of each 2008 state design and what drives its value.

• 2008 Oklahoma Quarter – Scissortail flycatcher with Indian Blanket wildflowers design
• 2008 New Mexico Quarter – Zia sun symbol over topographical state outline
• 2008 Arizona Quarter – Grand Canyon landscape with saguaro cactus foreground
• 2008 Alaska Quarter – Grizzly bear catching salmon beneath North Star
• 2008 Hawaii Quarter – King Kamehameha I statue with island outline

Circulated examples from Philadelphia and Denver? Face value. Uncirculated MS65 coins generally trade around $5, while MS67 pieces can reach $38.

San Francisco proofs carry bigger premiums. Clad DCAM proofs (Deep Cameo — mirror fields with frosted devices) sell for about $8 in PR68. Silver proofs in similar grades trade from $12 to $14, with silver melt value putting a floor under them.

2008 Oklahoma Quarter Value

Oklahoma holds a record most collectors don’t realize: its combined mintage of about 416.6 million coins is the lowest of all 50 state designs. That makes it the scarcest regular-issue state quarter by mintage. Still, circulated examples are worth face value — hundreds of millions is hundreds of millions.

The design features the state bird — the Scissortail Flycatcher — soaring above Indian Blanket wildflowers. Phebe Hemphill engraved it, and it was the first 2008 release, hitting circulation on January 28, 2008.

Top-grade coins are where you make money. A silver proof graded PR69 has reached $749 at auction. Uncirculated circulation strikes in pristine condition pull strong premiums too.

The wildest error for this design is the improperly annealed planchet — a heating process gone wrong that turns the coin grey, black, or purple. Heritage Auctions sold a 2008-D Oklahoma MS66 with this error for $1,190 in 2022. A 2008-D Oklahoma MS66 with a full missing clad layer (outer nickel peeled off, exposing the copper core) also sold at Heritage Auctions for $1,100.

Historical auction records reveal the consistent performance of premium examples over time.

Recent market activity demonstrates sustained collector interest in this distinctive state quarter.

2008 New Mexico Quarter Value

How does an MS62 coin sell for $2,500? That’s the question with the 2008-D New Mexico quarter. That April 2021 eBay sale is the highest price any 2008 state quarter has brought — and it wasn’t even gem grade. It speaks to just how few examples have been slabbed at any meaningful level.

The reverse centers on the Zia Pueblo’s sacred sun symbol — representing the four seasons, four phases of the day, four cardinal directions, and four stages of life, all radiating from a circle symbolizing love and life. New Mexico joined the Union in 1912, and its quarter was the second 2008 release. Philadelphia struck 244 million; Denver struck 244.4 million.

MS66 examples typically sell around $12. MS67 pieces can reach $40 to $135 depending on mint mark. A 2008-P New Mexico MS62 with a strike-through error (debris caught between die and planchet during striking) sold on eBay in 2021 for $420.

Full auction history for this coin is below.

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2008 Arizona Quarter Value

Look closely at the Arizona reverse and you’ll notice something clever. The Grand Canyon fills the background while a Saguaro cactus rises in the foreground, but a “Grand Canyon State” banner separates them. That’s intentional — Saguaro cacti don’t actually grow anywhere near the canyon. The designers knew it and built in the visual break on purpose.

San Francisco produced over 3.2 million proofs for Arizona — 2,078,112 clad versions and 1,192,908 silver specimens. These are struck on specially prepared planchets with extra press time to get those mirror fields and frosted devices that earn the DCAM (Deep Cameo) designation.

Clad proofs in PR69 trade around $19. Silver proofs bring roughly $22. The silver version contains 0.1808 troy ounces of silver, so melt value gives you a price floor.

The biggest Arizona error on record? A 2008-D Arizona MS66 struck 30% off-center, which sold through Great Collections in 2022 for $1,130. Great Collections also moved a 2008-P Arizona MS61 with a reverse die crack for $440 in 2019.

Complete auction history is below.

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2008 Alaska Quarter Value

Over 850 people submitted design ideas for the Alaska quarter. The winner: a grizzly bear hauling a salmon out of the water with the North Star overhead. Hard to beat that for capturing what Alaska is about.

What makes Alaska especially interesting to collectors is the Satin Finish variant. Starting in 2005, the Mint used sandblasted dies and burnished planchets for official Mint Sets, producing a matte, velvety texture that looks nothing like a DCAM proof. These were discontinued in 2010 because they picked up bag marks too easily.

Only 745,464 Alaska Satin Finish coins were made across both mints. That scarcity pays off — a 2008-D Alaska Satin Finish graded SP69 (Specimen 69) brought $1,410 at Heritage Auctions in January 2017. We think these Satin Finish coins are underappreciated relative to their tiny populations.

The top Alaska error is a misaligned die example graded MS64, sold at Great Collections in 2022 for $815. The obverse was rotated 50 degrees relative to the reverse.

Auction history for this coin is below.

Recent market activity is tracked here.

2008 Hawaii Quarter Value

This is the coin that closed out the entire 50 State Quarters Program. King Kamehameha I — who unified the Hawaiian Islands in the early 1800s — reaches toward the eight major islands. The Hawaiian-language state motto beside him makes this the only U.S. circulating coin to feature royalty.

Hawaii had the highest 2008 mintage: 254 million from Philadelphia and 263.4 million from Denver. Don’t let that fool you. Pristine examples are scarce because almost nobody was setting these aside in proper holders at the time.

MS67 examples from Philadelphia bring about $60. Denver specimens reach $90. A 2008-P Hawaii MS69 sold for $795 in 2020, so top-pop coins carry real weight.

The priciest Hawaii error is a die clash on a 2008-D Hawaii MS61, sold at Great Collections in 2022 for $730. A die clash happens when the obverse and reverse dies smack each other with no planchet between them, leaving ghost images of each design on the opposite die. Every coin struck afterward carries those ghost impressions.

One warning: you’ll see gold-plated Hawaii quarters marketed as valuable collectibles. They’re not. The thin plating adds almost nothing. Verify authenticity by weight (5.67 grams for clad, 6.25 grams for silver proof) and edge inspection.

Past sales data for this coin is below.

Current market activity is tracked here.

Also Read: 22 Rare Quarter Errors List with Pictures (By Year)

Rare 2008 Quarter Error List

The 2008 series wrapped up a decade of state quarter production with five designs. Hundreds of millions went into circulation, but high-speed minting created plenty of mistakes — and some of those mistakes are worth serious money.

Here’s every documented error type with auction prices where available.

1. Doubled Die (DDO / DDR) Errors

A doubled die (DDO = Doubled Die Obverse; DDR = Doubled Die Reverse) happens during die manufacturing when the hub stamps the working die at slightly different positions, creating visible doubled outlines on design elements.

On Oklahoma quarters, doubling shows up on both sides at once — separation in “LIBERTY,” date numerals, and Washington’s profile. This is true doubled die: raised, distinct doubling. Don’t confuse it with machine doubling, which looks flat and shelf-like. Machine doubling carries no premium.

In 2020, Great Collections sold a 2008-D Oklahoma MS65 with confirmed obverse and reverse doubled die for $520.

2. Die Clash Errors

A die clash happens when the obverse and reverse dies slam together with no planchet between them. Both dies pick up a mirror impression of the other side, so every coin struck afterward shows faint ghost images of the opposite design.

In 2022, Great Collections sold a 2008-D Hawaii MS61 with a die clash error for $730.

3. Die Crack Errors

Die cracks form when the die surface fractures under repeated high-speed strikes. Metal fills the crack, and each subsequent strike transfers a raised line onto the coin.

The most recognizable 2008 die crack runs horizontally across the lower leaf of the tall Saguaro cactus on Arizona quarters. In 2019, Great Collections sold a 2008-P Arizona MS61 with a reverse die crack for $440. Circulated examples of the Arizona die crack trade between $3–$10, with pristine uncirculated pieces reaching $30–$40. This is a great cherrypicking target in rolls.

4. Clipped Planchet Errors

A clipped planchet forms when the blanking press overlaps previously punched holes in the metal strip, cutting out a coin with a missing edge segment. Curved clips are most common; straight clips happen when the punch hits a sheet edge.

Here’s your diagnostic: look opposite the clip for the “Blakesley Effect” — weakened detail and rim distortion from incomplete collar engagement during striking. In 2020, Heritage Auctions sold a 2008-P Hawaii MS64 with a straight clipped planchet for $605.

5. Off-Center Strike Errors

An off-center strike means the die and planchet weren’t aligned during striking. The bigger the shift, the bigger the value — a 50%+ off-center coin with the date still visible is extremely desirable.

In 2022, Great Collections sold a 2008-D Arizona MS66 with a 30% off-center strike for $1,130.

6. Missing Clad Layer Errors

Your standard quarter is a three-layer sandwich: copper core between two copper-nickel outer layers. When bonding fails, a coin leaves the Mint with its copper core fully exposed on one side — reddish or orange instead of silver.

Collectors especially prize reverse missing clad layers on State Quarters, since that’s where the state design sits. Oklahoma and Arizona are among the rarest states for this error. Heritage Auctions sold a 2008-D Oklahoma MS66 with a full missing clad layer for $1,100.

7. Misaligned Die / Rotated Die Errors

On a normal quarter, obverse and reverse align perfectly. A rotated die error means one die was set at the wrong angle, so the reverse appears tilted relative to the obverse. More rotation equals more value.

In 2022, Great Collections sold a 2008-P Alaska MS64 with a 50-degree obverse rotation error for $815.

8. Improperly Annealed Planchet Errors

Annealing is the heating and cooling step that softens metal before striking. When it goes wrong, you get wild color changes — black, grey, purple, yellow, or orange instead of the expected silver tone.

In 2022, Heritage Auctions sold a 2008-D Oklahoma MS66 with an improperly annealed planchet for $1,190.

9. Strike-Through Errors

A strike-through happens when something — grease, cloth, a wire strand — gets trapped between the die and planchet during striking, leaving its impression on the coin’s surface. Retained strike-throughs (where the object is still stuck in the coin) are rarer and worth more.

In 2021, a 2008-P New Mexico MS62 with a strike-through error sold on eBay for $420.

Where To Sell Your 2008 Quarter?

Once you’ve identified a valuable 2008 quarter, picking the right sales channel matters. Different platforms work better depending on what you’re selling and how fast you want to move it.

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2008 Quarter Market Trend

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FAQ About 2008 Quarter Value, Errors, and Collecting

1. How can I identify a silver proof 2008 Quarter?

Look for the “S” mint mark — that’s San Francisco, and these were only sold in special proof sets. They weigh 6.25 grams versus 5.67 grams for clad.

Check the edge. Solid silver coloring means silver proof. A visible copper band means clad. A total of 1,192,908 silver proofs were minted for each 2008 state design.

2. What is a 2008 Quarter worth in circulated condition?

Face value. $0.25. Hundreds of millions were struck for each design, so circulated examples are extremely common. Only uncirculated coins or those with documented errors carry premiums.

3. What are the most valuable 2008 Quarter errors?

The top three documented errors: improperly annealed planchet ($1,190 for a 2008-D Oklahoma MS66 at Heritage Auctions 2022), 30% off-center strike ($1,130 for a 2008-D Arizona MS66 at Great Collections 2022), and missing clad layer ($1,100 for a 2008-D Oklahoma MS66 at Heritage Auctions).

The easiest error to find? The Arizona die crack through the Saguaro cactus, trading between $3–$40 depending on condition.

4. What is the rarest 2008 Quarter by mintage?

Oklahoma, hands down. Its combined mintage of roughly 416.6 million coins is the lowest of any state in the entire 50-state program. But low mintage alone doesn’t make circulated examples valuable — you still need condition or errors to command a premium.

5. What is a DCAM proof, and why does it matter for 2008 Quarter value?

DCAM stands for Deep Cameo. PCGS and NGC assign this designation to proof coins with strongly frosted devices (the raised design) contrasting sharply against mirror-like fields (the flat background). It’s the most desirable proof finish and commands the highest premiums.

All 2008-S quarters are struck to proof quality, but only the best examples earn the DCAM designation — and those are worth significantly more than standard proofs.

6. What is the Satin Finish 2008 Quarter, and how is it different from a proof?

Satin Finish quarters were struck for official U.S. Mint Sets using sandblasted dies and burnished planchets. The result is a uniform, matte, velvety look — nothing like the mirror-like DCAM proof finish.

The Mint produced these from 2005 to 2010, then stopped because they picked up handling marks too easily. The 2008 Alaska Satin Finish (SP69) has sold for as much as $1,410 at Heritage Auctions (January 2017).

7. How does grade affect 2008 Quarter value?

Grade is the single biggest price driver. A 2008-D New Mexico in MS62 sold for $2,500. A circulated example of the same coin? Twenty-five cents. The jump from MS67 to MS68 or MS69 can mean hundreds of dollars for the same date and mint.

8. What legislation created the 2008 Quarter program?

Public Law 105-124 — the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act — signed by President Bill Clinton on December 1, 1997. Representative Mike Castle of Delaware sponsored it, with numismatist David L. Ganz among its key advocates. First coins hit circulation in 1999, and the program wrapped up with Hawaii in 2008.

9. Are gold-plated 2008 Quarters worth anything extra?

No. These are novelty items from private companies. The plating adds fractions of a cent in gold value and actually hurts collector value by altering the original surface. PCGS and NGC won’t certify altered coins.

10. Which 2008 Quarter design is the most popular with collectors?

Hawaii gets the most attention. It was the final coin in the entire 50-state series, it features royalty (King Kamehameha I), and it carries the only Hawaiian-language inscription on a U.S. coin. Collectors who want the program’s “last two” states often chase Alaska and Hawaii as a matched pair.

Alaska also draws strong interest thanks to its Satin Finish variants and dramatic error coins.