🚨 Top 10 Most Valuable Quarters to Look For
1. 1796 Draped Bust Quarter
As the first quarter ever produced by the U.S. Mint, this is a legendary rarity. With a tiny mintage of only 6,146 coins, even worn examples are worth thousands, while pristine versions have fetched over $1.7 million.
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Value: $11,500 – $1,700,000+.
2. 2007 New York State Quarter (Wrong Planchet Error)
One of the most shocking modern finds, this quarter was accidentally struck on a planchet intended for a gold-colored Presidential dollar. Because of this massive error, it has reached astronomical prices at auction.
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Value: Up to $1,200,000.
3. 1901-S Barber Quarter
The 1901 San Francisco (S) minting is the rarest “regular” issue of the 20th century. Even in “Good” condition, it commands a high price, but high-grade examples are true six-figure assets.
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Value: $3,750 – $550,000+.
4. 2002 Ohio State Quarter (Presidential Planchet)
Similar to the New York error, this Ohio quarter was struck on a gold-colored dollar planchet instead of the standard copper-nickel.
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Value: Up to $475,000.
5. 1823/2 Capped Bust Quarter (Overdate Error)
This is one of the rarest overdates in American history, where the “3” was punched over a “2”. There are very few known specimens in existence.
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Value: $37,500 – $396,563+.
6. 2000 New Jersey Quarter (Sacagawea Planchet)
Finding a “gold” quarter from the year 2000 could mean you’ve found a New Jersey quarter struck on a Sacagawea dollar planchet.
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Value: Up to $388,000.
7. 2007 Idaho Quarter (Presidential Planchet)
Another modern error where the quarter design was stamped onto a larger, heavier dollar coin blank.
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Value: Up to $352,000.
8. 1932-S Washington Quarter
This is one of the “Key Dates” for the Washington series. Because only 408,000 were made, a perfect uncirculated version is a collector’s dream.
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Value: Up to $340,000.
9. 2008 New Mexico Quarter (Wrong Planchet)
Modern state quarters continue to surprise the market. Errors struck on the wrong metal composition are highly coveted by specialized collectors.
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Value: Up to $428,000.
10. 1870-CC Liberty Seated Quarter
Coins from the Carson City (CC) Mint are always valuable, but the 1870-CC is especially rare due to its low survival rate.
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Value: $10,500 – $188,000+.
💎 [Value] Summary Table
| Coin Year & Type | Key Feature | Estimated Top Value |
| 1796 Draped Bust | First Quarter Struck | $1.7 Million |
| 2007-P New York | Wrong Planchet Error | $1.2 Million |
| 1901-S Barber | Extremely Rare Key Date | $550,000 |
| 2002-P Ohio | Presidential Planchet | $475,000 |
| 2008-P New Mexico | Wrong Planchet Error | $428,000 |
| 1823/2 Capped Bust | Rare Overdate Error | $396,563 |
| 2000-P New Jersey | Sacagawea Planchet | $388,000 |
| 2007-P Idaho | Presidential Planchet | $352,000 |
| 1932-S Washington | Lowest Mintage Series | $340,000 |
📸 [Call to Action]
Stop spending your change without looking! If you find a quarter that looks gold, feels unusually heavy, or has a “W” mint mark (from 2019-2020), it could be worth thousands. Always check the date and the mint mark on the back.
Watch the full guide on State Quarters worth $300,000
This video provides a detailed breakdown of the specific wrong planchet errors and auction records for state quarters that have sold for over $300,000.
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