The image shows a collage of US quarter dollars with a large text overlay of “$2 MILLION”, suggesting certain quarters from those years or with specific characteristics can be extremely valuable. The visible years and designs are: 1964, 2001 Kentucky, 1987, 2005 California, and 1989.
While most circulating quarters are worth face value, coins from these years can be highly valuable if they have a rare error or are in exceptionally high, uncirculated condition:
Quarters with Million-Dollar Potential (Error Coins)
The multi-million dollar values are generally associated with extremely rare error varieties, though the image’s specific years do not all have confirmed multi-million-dollar errors:
- 1976-D Double Die Obverse Bicentennial Quarter: This is one of the most famous error quarters, with estimated values of $50,000 to $2 million depending on the clarity of the doubling. The doubling is most noticeable on the words “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”. (Note: This is a Bicentennial quarter, not a standard quarter from the image years, but represents the type of coin that can reach that value).
Quarters from the Image with High Value Potential
- 1964 Quarter: Quarters from this year are made of 90% silver, giving them intrinsic value regardless of condition (at least $9.50 to $12 in circulated condition).
- High Grade (MS68): A 1964-D quarter in MS68 condition has sold for up to $38,400.
- Errors: A 1964-D quarter with a Repunched Mint Mark (RPM) has fetched up to $10,000 in high grades.
- 2001 Kentucky State Quarter: Standard circulated coins are worth face value. High-value is typically only achieved with significant mint errors like a Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) or a dramatic Off-Center Strike.
- 2005 California State Quarter: Standard coins are worth face value. Value increases only with significant mint errors such as a dramatic Die Break.
- 1987 and 1989 Washington Quarters: Standard circulated coins are worth face value. Value significantly increases for coins in pristine condition (MS67 grade) or with major mint errors:
- High Grade: A 1987-P in MS67 condition has sold for $690, and a 1989-P in MS67 can be worth up to $350+.
- Errors: Major Off-Center Strike errors can be worth $120+, and a strong Doubled Die Obverse can be worth up to $200+.
