2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter Value & Identification Guide
The 2004-D Wisconsin Quarter has two famous collectible varieties: Extra Leaf High and Extra Leaf Low. Both show an additional raised feature near the lower-left side of the corn stalk that does not appear on a normal Wisconsin Quarter. Use the mint mark, corn position and authenticated references before estimating value.
Reviewed by the Coins Identification editorial team · Updated September 21, 2026
Normal, Extra Leaf High or Extra Leaf Low?
PCGS identifies Extra Leaf High as FS-5901 and Extra Leaf Low as FS-5902. Both are Denver varieties, and both can carry substantial premiums in strong certified grades. A normal circulated 2004-D Wisconsin Quarter is common, so do not apply variety prices to every coin with a corn reverse.
The practical order is simple: confirm 2004-D, find the corn, compare the relief, rule out damage, assess condition and only then review sales. The name “extra leaf” describes the appearance of the raised feature; it does not prove that the Mint intentionally added a second leaf.
2004-D Wisconsin Quarter specifications
The mintage shown is for all 2004-D Wisconsin circulation strikes, not for either Extra Leaf variety.
- Year
- 2004
- Denomination
- Quarter Dollar
- Program
- 50 State Quarters
- State
- Wisconsin
- State number
- 30
- Mint
- Denver
- Mint mark
- D
- Regular D mintage
- 226,800,000
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.30 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Extra Leaf High
- FS-5901
- Extra Leaf Low
- FS-5902
- Reverse
- Cow, cheese and corn
Which 2004-D Wisconsin Quarter Do You Have?
Normal design first, then the two recognized varieties.
No additional raised feature
The corn design has the normal relief. A circulated example is generally common and should not be priced as a High or Low variety.
Extra Leaf High
A characteristic raised curved feature sits higher in the expected area. Compare the complete shape with authenticated PCGS examples.
Extra Leaf Low
A distinct lower-positioned feature is recognized separately. Low is a different variety, not a weaker grade of High.
How Much Is a 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter Worth?
High and Low are separate markets from the normal issue.
NGC guide snapshots place circulated Extra Leaf High examples roughly around $50–$110 and Extra Leaf Low examples around $45–$85. Higher Mint State examples move into a different market. PCGS records and completed sales show why a single headline number is unsafe.
The table lists only guide checkpoints and named completed sales with a source-backed figure. Unlisted grade/variety combinations are omitted instead of being filled with an estimate.
| Grade | Variety | Verified reference |
|---|---|---|
| XF | Extra Leaf High FS-5901 | $50–$110 guide snapshot |
| XF | Extra Leaf Low FS-5902 | $45–$85 guide snapshot |
| AU50 | Extra Leaf High FS-5901 | $50–$110 guide snapshot |
| AU50 | Extra Leaf Low FS-5902 | $45–$85 guide snapshot |
| AU55 | Extra Leaf High FS-5901 | $105 PCGS guide / $75.73 sale |
| AU58 | Extra Leaf High FS-5901 | $110 PCGS guide |
| MS63 | Extra Leaf High FS-5901 | $150 PCGS guide / $160 sale |
| MS64 | Extra Leaf High FS-5901 | $200 PCGS guide / $156 sale |
| MS65 | Extra Leaf High FS-5901 | $260 PCGS guide / $192–$518 sales |
| MS66 | Extra Leaf High FS-5901 | $375 PCGS guide / $235 sale |
| MS67 | Extra Leaf High FS-5901 | $3,200 PCGS guide / $825–$2,280 sales |
| MS67 | Extra Leaf Low FS-5902 | $5,500 PCGS guide / $2,220–$6,000 sales |
These figures are not fixed prices. Guide dates, service, attribution, surfaces and auction timing differ. The ordinary 2004-D issue is normally a face-value coin in circulation.
What About a Normal 2004-D Wisconsin Quarter?
226.8 million Denver examples were produced.
Usually face value
The normal copper-nickel clad coin is widely available. A corn reverse, a D mint mark and a bright surface do not establish an Extra Leaf variety.
Condition or attribution
Exceptional certified grades, strong original surfaces and a documented FS-5901 or FS-5902 attribution are separate reasons for collector interest.
2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf High FS-5901
PCGS FS-5901, often shown under PCGS #508202 or major-variety #914033.
Extra Leaf High is the higher-positioned form of the additional raised feature near the corn. Start with the D mint mark, turn to the reverse and inspect the lower-left corn area under magnification. The line should be raised and its position and shape should agree with authenticated FS-5901 examples.
Do not attribute High because a photo shows a line in roughly the right place. A gouge can move metal, a scratch can catch light and a die chip can create a small blob. Attribution is strongest when the relief, contour and placement all match a trusted reference.
How to Identify Extra Leaf High
Use the evidence in order.
- 01Confirm 2004-D
Read the date and find the D below Washington’s neck.
- 02Turn to the reverse
Find the Wisconsin cow, cheese and corn design.
- 03Inspect the corn
Use angled light and a loupe, not a single phone reflection.
- 04Find the raised feature
Look below the normal left corn leaf in the expected area.
- 05Check the higher position
Compare contour and placement with authenticated FS-5901.
- 06Rule out damage
Do not call an incuse cut, gouge or random blob a variety.
2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low FS-5902
A separate recognized form, not a lower grade of High.
Extra Leaf Low has its own shape and position in the corn area. It should be treated as FS-5902 only after the 2004-D issue is confirmed and the feature matches an authenticated example. The Low market has produced very strong high-grade records, but an auction record belongs to one certified coin and does not set the value of every raw piece.
Some pages use PCGS #814033 for the major-variety auction listing and PCGS #508201 for a CoinFacts variety page. Those identifiers describe listings and should not be confused with the FS-5902 attribution itself.
Extra Leaf High vs Extra Leaf Low
Both varieties are recognized on 2004-D coins.
| Feature | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Attribution | FS-5901 | FS-5902 |
| Mint | Denver, D | Denver, D |
| Position | Higher raised feature | Lower raised feature |
| Appearance | Curved raised feature | Lower curved raised feature |
| Normal design? | No, recognized variety | No, recognized variety |
| PCGS / NGC | Recognized | Recognized |
Use the same orientation and crop when comparing. Do not make a High-versus-Low call from a partial screenshot or a loose scratch.
Is the Extra Leaf Actually a Leaf?
The nickname describes the look, not a proven manufacturing explanation.
Collectors call the features “Extra Leaf High” and “Extra Leaf Low” because the raised forms resemble additional leaves or husks beside the corn. NGC states that the cause of the extra feature is unknown. That is the accurate wording for a page that separates evidence from theory.
Die gouge, die damage, die modification and intentional alteration have all been discussed historically. None should be presented as a proven fact about the Mint or an employee. The useful identification fact is simpler: the feature is raised, repeatable and positioned where authenticated examples show it.
Extra Leaf vs Scratch, Damage or Die Chip
Relief and repeatable placement matter more than a dramatic mark.
Raised and positioned
A recognized feature is raised above the field, has a specific contour and sits in the documented corn area. It should agree with an authenticated FS-5901 or FS-5902 reference.
Usually incuse and random
Post-mint damage often cuts into the surface, changes texture or displaces metal. A random line that does not match the die feature is not a Wisconsin variety.
Small raised blob
A die chip can create a localized lump, but it does not automatically create the elongated, curved High or Low feature. Compare the entire shape, not just the presence of relief.
A photo cannot always distinguish relief from damage. If the candidate may be valuable, preserve it and submit it for professional attribution.
Where Is the D Mint Mark?
Confirm the issue before searching the corn.
The famous recognized Wisconsin Extra Leaf varieties are tied to the 2004-D Denver issue. On the obverse, look below Washington’s neck for the small D. A 2004-P quarter may look similar in a casual photograph, but it should not be attributed as FS-5901 or FS-5902 without evidence that agrees with the cataloged issue.
The D is an identification checkpoint, not proof of a variety. After recording it, turn the coin over and inspect the corn.
Does a 2004-D Wisconsin Quarter Contain Silver?
No, regular issue
The regular 2004-D Wisconsin Quarter is copper-nickel clad, weighs about 5.67 grams, measures 24.30 mm and has a reeded edge. Extra Leaf High and Extra Leaf Low do not become silver varieties because of the die feature.
Weight is screening evidence, not authentication. Dirt, wear, a weak scale or an altered coin can mislead a quick test. Do not clean or scrape a possible variety before documenting it.
Why Condition Matters
Top-grade rarity is not the same as total surviving population.
Wear is visible
Circulation, cleaning and contact marks can limit the premium even when the High or Low feature is genuine.
Surfaces decide the spread
Luster, strike, marks and eye appeal can separate otherwise similar attributed coins.
Condition rarity
Population reports show certified coins, not every surviving example. A population count is not a mintage total.
2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Auction Results
Individual certified results, not fixed prices.
| Variety | Grade | Auction | Date | Realized | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High FS-5901 | MS67 | Heritage Auctions | Jan. 14, 2019 | $2,280 | PCGS #508202 |
| High | MS66 | Heritage Auctions | Jul. 7, 2006 | $2,530 | PCGS #914033 |
| High FS-5901 | MS65 | Heritage Auctions | May 2005 | $518 | PCGS auction archive |
| High FS-5901 | MS64 | Stack’s Bowers | Aug. 2021 | $156 | PCGS auction archive |
| Low FS-5902 | MS67 | Heritage Auctions | Jan. 12, 2020 | $6,000 | PCGS #814033 |
| Low FS-5902 | MS67 | Heritage Auctions | Jan. 2019 | $2,220 | PCGS CoinFacts record |
The $6,000 Low result and the $2,280 High result belong to specific certified coins. Do not turn either record into a universal MS67 price.
Is Extra Leaf Low More Valuable Than Extra Leaf High?
There is no permanent winner across every grade.
Historical auction records show a very strong Low MS67 result, while High also has major MS66 and MS67 records. That does not mean every Low is worth more than every High. Variety, grade, certification, original surfaces, eye appeal, population at the exact grade and current demand all affect the sale.
Compare the same attribution and grade whenever possible. A raw Low with a questionable mark should not be compared with a certified High simply because both photos show a line near the corn.
How Rare Are Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarters?
Do not confuse mintage with certified population.
226,800,000
This is the regular Denver circulation mintage for the issue, not the number of High or Low coins.
Not published separately
The Mint did not publish separate production totals for FS-5901 or FS-5902. PCGS and NGC populations are certified counts, not the total surviving population.
PCGS reports that the varieties were discovered in December 2004 by Robert Ford, and NGC recognizes the two significant forms. Early finds were concentrated in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Roll searching created the public excitement, but discovery stories do not provide a reliable mintage estimate.
Use “certified population” when discussing graded coins and “mintage” only for the all-issue production figure. That distinction prevents the most common Wisconsin Extra Leaf misinformation.
What Should a Normal Wisconsin Quarter Show?
Cow, cheese, corn and the motto FORWARD.
The U.S. Mint’s Wisconsin design uses an agricultural composition: a cow, a round of cheese and an ear of corn. The reverse also includes the state name, 1848, the 2004 date, E PLURIBUS UNUM and the motto FORWARD. Knowing the normal layout makes it easier to locate the corn area without mistaking an unrelated mark for a variety.
The extra feature is near the lower-left side of the corn design. It is not a second cow, a misplaced date or a general doubling of the reverse.
What Makes a Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter Valuable?
Five practical factors control the result.
Variety
FS-5901 High and FS-5902 Low are different attributions.
Grade
Wear, marks, luster and strike shape the certified market.
Original surfaces
Cleaning can remove the evidence and reduce collector appeal.
Certification
Important when the claimed premium is large or the feature is disputed.
Demand
Completed sales move with availability and market timing.
How to Check Your Wisconsin Quarter
2004-D → corn → normal, High or Low.
- 01Confirm 2004
Read the date on the obverse.
- 02Find D
Record the Denver mint mark below the neck.
- 03Turn to the reverse
Confirm the Wisconsin agricultural design.
- 04Find corn
Use angled light and magnification.
- 05Normal?
No additional raised feature means normal issue.
- 06Higher feature?
Compare with FS-5901 High.
- 07Lower feature?
Compare with FS-5902 Low.
- 08Rule out damage
Check relief, contour and exact placement.
- 09Check condition
Record wear, marks and original surfaces.
- 10Authenticate
Use a recognized service before pricing a valuable claim.
Should You Clean an Extra Leaf Quarter?
No. Do not polish, dip, brush, scrape or treat a possible FS-5901 or FS-5902 coin with household chemicals. Cleaning can damage original surfaces and remove evidence needed for attribution and grading.
Preserve the Evidence
Hold the coin by its edge, photograph it in neutral light, record weight and keep it in an inert holder. Submit a valuable or disputed candidate to a recognized grading service.
2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter FAQ
Focused answers about High, Low, value, rarity and identification.
How much is a 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter worth?
A normal circulated 2004-D quarter is usually worth face value. Authenticated Extra Leaf High and Extra Leaf Low varieties can bring premiums, with grade, certification and the individual sale controlling the result.
What is the Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter?
It is a 2004-D Wisconsin State Quarter with a recognized raised die feature near the lower-left corn design. The two cataloged forms are Extra Leaf High and Extra Leaf Low.
What is Extra Leaf High?
Extra Leaf High is the FS-5901 variety. Its additional curved raised feature sits higher than the corresponding feature on Extra Leaf Low.
What is Extra Leaf Low?
Extra Leaf Low is the FS-5902 variety. It has a different lower-positioned curved feature and is not simply a lower grade of Extra Leaf High.
How can I tell Extra Leaf High from Extra Leaf Low?
Confirm the 2004-D issue, locate the corn and compare the shape and position with authenticated references. A random line or color change is not enough.
Where is the extra leaf on a Wisconsin Quarter?
Look on the reverse at the lower-left side of the corn design. Use a loupe and angled light, then compare the exact relief and position with a trusted reference.
Is Extra Leaf High FS-5901?
Yes. PCGS catalogs the Extra Leaf High variety as FS-5901. Some PCGS pages use different listing numbers, so keep the variety attribution and listing number separate.
Is Extra Leaf Low FS-5902?
Yes. PCGS catalogs the Extra Leaf Low variety as FS-5902. The recognized variety is tied to the 2004-D issue, not every Wisconsin quarter.
Which Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter is more valuable?
Neither is always more valuable. The Low variety has notable high-grade records, while High also has major records. Grade, surfaces, certification and timing matter.
How rare are Wisconsin Extra Leaf quarters?
The Mint did not publish separate mintage totals for either variety. The 226,800,000 figure is the all-issue 2004-D Wisconsin circulation mintage, not the variety mintage.
Does the 2004-P Wisconsin Quarter have the famous Extra Leaf?
The famous recognized High and Low varieties are 2004-D Denver issues. A 2004-P coin should not be attributed from a similar-looking mark alone.
How can I tell an Extra Leaf from a scratch?
A variety feature is raised, has a repeatable position and matches an authenticated example. A scratch is usually incuse and random, while a gouge can displace metal after minting.