The Million-Dollar Mistake
This quarter shouldn’t exist as we see it – here’s what went wrong:
The “Divine Error” Characteristics
- Obverse: Shows “GOD” clearly stamped above Washington’s head
- Reverse: “LIBERTY” appears distorted and doubled
- Date: 1970 appears smeared and re-punched
- Unique Feature: Partial mirror image of eagle’s wing on obverse
Auction Records & Rarity
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sale Price | $2,300,000 (2022) |
| Auction House | Stack’s Bowers, NY |
| Grade | PCGS MS-64 |
| Known Examples | Only 1 confirmed |
How This Error Occurred
- Die Clash: Obverse and reverse dies struck together without a planchet
- Broken Die: Created the “GOD” impression from “IN GOD WE TRUST”
- Misaligned Strike: Caused the dramatic “LIBERTY” distortion
- Multiple Strikes: Resulted in the smeared date
Why It’s Worth $2.3 Million
- Unique: Only one confirmed specimen exists
- Visual Impact: Dramatic, easily visible error
- Historical Period: From the controversial 1970s mintages
- Celebrity Pedigree: Formerly owned by a famous Hollywood collector
Collector Beware
“All 1970 quarters are valuable” → Only THIS specific error
“You can create this with tools” → Authentic errors have specific metallurgical patterns
“Cleaning increases value” → Never clean coins – it destroys authenticity
Want to Learn More?
- Download our “Modern Coin Errors Guide”
- Watch “The $2.3 Million Quarter” documentary
- Join our “Error Coin Hunters” membership club
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