2005 Oregon Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

2005 Oregon State Crater Lake Quarter Reverse up close with arrows noting errors microscopic image also showing a grease strike

2005 Oregon Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

2005 Oregon quarter errors and varieties are collectible coins.  Specific die markings increase the values of 2005 Oregon quarters.  You’ll need a high powered magnifying usb coin microscope to find them.  Keep scrolling to see the variety value chart.

Coin Roll Hunting Supplies

Furthermore, if you find a coin in excellent condition, then be sure and check it for specific die varieties or errors, because you may hit a jackpot via a rare coin lottery.  A coin scale is necessary for finding wrong planchet errors.

Moreover, 2005 Oregon misprint error and variety quarters are actively sought after and bought by coin collectors searching for them online.  For instance, click the link above to check out the recent sold listings on ebay.com!

How to Sell Your Coins Online

The key is listing your findings with an accurate description and clear images.  At the least, it could be a coin worth five dollars or more than face value.

The best chance of finding a rare and valuable 2005 Oregon state coin is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls

Examining 2005 mint sets ensure a mint state grade specimen.  However, 2005 quarters don’t need to be an error or variety to be valuable.  The more lustrous the coin, the greater the eye appeal.

Oregon State Quarter Error Value Chart

Type / Condition Avg. Circulated MS-65 (Gem) MS-67 (Superb)
Standard Business Strikes
2005-P Oregon (Standard) $0.25 $1.00 - $3.00 $15 - $30
2005-D Oregon (Standard) $0.25 $1.00 - $5.00 $25 - $50
Recognized Die Varieties
Doubled Die Reverse (Trees/Island) $5 - $15 $40 - $75 $150+
Common Mint Errors
Die Chip (On Crater Lake/Trees) $2 - $5 $10 - $20 $30+
Major Die Break (Cud on Rim) $15 - $30 $50 - $100 $150+
180° Rotated Die Error $50+ $200+ $500+

2008 Oregon Quarter Value

For instance, a 2005-D 25C Oregon quarter graded MS68, sold for $373.00.  Furthermore, a  2005-P 25C Oregon state quarter dollar coin graded MS68, sold for $447.00 Additionally, a 2005-D 25C Oregon Satin Finish quarter dollar graded SP69, sold for $99.00.

2005 Oregon State Crater Lake Quarter Reverse
Crater Lake National Park
“This lake formed in the crater of a former volcano.  The volcano, Mt. Mazama, exploded and then caved in, creating a bowl-shaped crater where water collected.  In 1994, scientists found the lake’s water to be clear to 134 feet deep!

Additionally, Oregon’s quarter displays Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States and the seventh deepest in the world.  Plan your visit, take a tour, and explore!  

Furthermore, the water is clear and inviting and comes from rain and melting snow. The scene on Oregon’s quarter also shows Wizard Island, an island of volcanic ash that rises from the lake.  

up close image of die chip in W of In God We Trust Quarter 2005 Oregon State Crater Lake Obverse

Along the rim of the crater, Watchman Peak and Hillman Peak are also depicted, along with some of the trees that grow in the area.

Furthermore, “President Theodore Roosevelt established Crater Lake National Park in 1902, which makes it America’s sixth-oldest national park.

Additionally, the park provides a home for many animals and plants. It also protects the natural beauty of a place that American Americans from the area have held dear for centuries.” – usmint.gov

2005 Oregon State Crater Lake Quarter Reverse up close with arrows noting errors microscopic image

2005 Oregon Quarter Doubled Dies

Compare your coins to the one used to create this content.  Then observe doubled die varieties listed here by John Wexler.  Crater Lake quarter obverse and reverse doubled die varieties exist.  The most significant varieties involve doubling in the forest scene.

Specifically, you can see extra branches or  “doubled trees” near the central and right portions of the design (near Crater Lake.  Some varieties show doubling on the outlines of Wizard Island, making the landmass appear to have a “shadow” or secondary edge.

Attend a Coin Show

Are you a new coin collector on a limited budget?   Do you have a coin you would like  appraised?  Get to know others in the industry by attending coin shows. For instance, the Metro East Coin Currency Club coin show takes place annually.  They offer free appraisals, so if you plan on taking a future vacation, then make reservations to stay nearby.

Check out the rare West Point Quarters, one of which I found displaying a die crack after I started treasure hunting after getting the memo about the Great American Coin Hunt.  Did you get one?  Also look for rare 1976 Quarters!

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