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Check Your Coin Jars: These Quarters Could Be Worth a Fortune
Amid the ongoing debate about the penny’s future, you might be surprised to learn that some quarters jingling in your pocket could be worth significantly more than 25 cents. Here’s a look at some valuable quarters, their unique features, and their potential worth:
Early American Quarters
- 1796 Draped Bust: As the very first quarter minted in the U.S., this coin holds immense historical significance. Its scarcity adds to its value, with well-preserved examples potentially fetching over $1 million.
- 1823/2 Capped Bust: A rare error makes this quarter highly collectible. The year 1823 was mistakenly struck over 1822.
Pristine versions could be worth more than $500,000.
- 1866-S No Motto Seated Liberty: This San Francisco-minted quarter is missing the “In God We Trust” motto.
Its lower mintage compared to other Seated Liberty quarters contributes to its value, estimated at over $35,000.
- 1870-CC Seated Liberty & 1871-CC Seated Liberty: Minted in Carson City, Nevada, these quarters are rare due to their low mintages.
The 1870-CC could be worth more than $475,000, while the 1871-CC may fetch over $150,000.
- 1873-CC No Arrows: Another Carson City rarity, this quarter lacks the arrows beside the date, indicating a change in weight standards.
Its extreme scarcity places it among the rarest U.S. coins, potentially worth over $135,000.
20th Century Quarters
- 1916 Standing Liberty: The first year of the Standing Liberty series, this quarter’s low mintage and unique design (stars beside the eagle) make it highly sought after, with high-grade examples potentially worth over $250,000.
- 1918/7-S Standing Liberty: A famous overdate error (1918 struck over 1917) makes this quarter a rare find, potentially worth up to $70,000.
- 1932-D Washington: The Great Depression resulted in fewer high-grade coins being preserved, making this low-mintage Washington quarter a valuable find, potentially worth up to $110,000.
Modern Quarters with Errors
- 1999-P Delaware Spitting Horse: The first in the 50 State Quarters series, this coin features Caesar Rodney on horseback. A die break error creating a raised line between some letters in “CAESAR” can add $10 to $20 to its value.
- 2004-D Extra Leaf Wisconsin: An extra leaf appearing on some of these Wisconsin quarters can boost their value to $50 or more.
- 2010 Hot Springs Arkansas NP Quarter: While common, certain die crack errors on this America the Beautiful quarter can make it worth $100 or more.
If you think you’ve found a rare or error quarter, consult a coin collector group or expert for proper appraisal. That spare change could be worth a surprising windfall!
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