2000-S Virginia 50 State Quarter — PCGS PR70DCAM
A Flawless Piece of American History
This is the 2000-S Virginia State Quarter, certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) in the perfect PR70 Deep Cameo (DCAM) grade — the highest possible grade a proof coin can achieve. A PR70 grade means this coin exhibits no visible imperfections under 5x magnification, representing the pinnacle of modern coin preservation.
The "Deep Cameo" Effect
The DCAM designation indicates exceptional visual contrast: the design elements are heavily frosted while the fields are deeply mirrored, creating a bold, cameo-like appearance that gives the coin remarkable eye appeal. This dramatic contrast is the hallmark of the finest proof coins.
Historic Design
The Virginia quarter honors the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. The reverse features the three ships — Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery — that carried the first English settlers to Virginia in 1607. The obverse displays the familiar profile of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan, which has appeared on the quarter since 1932.
Specifications
| Year | 2000 |
| Mint | San Francisco (S mintmark) |
| Denomination | 25 Cents |
| Composition | Clad: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel (or 90% Silver for silver proof versions) |
| Weight | 5.67 grams |
| Diameter | 24.30 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mintage | 4,816,747 (all proof varieties) |
| PCGS # | 913015 |