🪙 Think Quarters Are Only Worth 25 Cents? Think Again!
Top 10 Quarters Worth Up to $102,000
Everyone has quarters lying around — in drawers, jars, the sofa, or the car cup holder.
But what most people never realize is this:
Some U.S. quarters are worth $100… $1,000… even over $100,000! 🤯
This guide breaks down exactly what to look for, based on the viral video from the Coin Teacher.
Scroll through the list, then check your change!
🔟 2020 & 2019 “W” Quarters – Worth Up to $75,000
What to Look For
- “W” mint mark under IN GOD WE TRUST
- Only found in 2019–2020 America the Beautiful Quarters
Value
- $15–$20 (circulated)
- Up to $75,000 (pristine condition)
Why It’s Valuable
West Point Mint released only a small amount — making these highly collectible.
9️⃣ 1976 Bicentennial “Drummer Boy” Quarter (D Mint) – Worth $600–$800
What to Look For
- “D” mint mark
- Doubling on LIBERTY (especially R, E, T)
Value
$600–$800 depending on condition
Tip
Use a magnifier — doubling is small but important.
8️⃣ 1965 Silver Quarter – Worth $5,000–$7,000
Why It’s Rare
1964 was the final year of silver quarters, but a few silver planchets were left behind and accidentally used in 1965.
How to Identify
- Silver rim (no copper stripe)
- Weight: 6.25g (silver) vs 5.7g (normal)
Value
$5,000–$7,000
7️⃣ 2020 “Bat Quarter” Strike-Through Error – Worth $150
What to Look For
- A crater-like mark on the bat’s face
- Caused by a mint “strike-through” error
Series
National Park of American Samoa (2020)
6️⃣ Type B Reverse Quarters (1956–1964) – Worth $30–$90+
What to Check
Look at quarters between 1956–1964
Key Features
- Extra space between E and S in “STATES”
- Leaf touches the A in “DOLLAR”
Value
- $30–$40 (circulated)
- Up to $90+ (uncirculated)
These are silver quarters, too!
5️⃣ 2023 Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter — Die Clash Error – Worth $50–$100
Error Sign
- The name “Edith Kanakaʻole” is faintly visible on George Washington’s neck
Type
Die clash (when reverse design transfers lightly to the front)
4️⃣ 2004-D Wisconsin “Extra Leaf” Quarter – Worth $75–$100+
What to Look For
A second leaf near the corn:
- High Leaf
- Low Leaf
Value
- High Leaf → $100+
- Low Leaf → $75+
3️⃣ 2022 Dr. Sally Ride Quarter — Struck on a Nickel – Worth $10,000+
How to Identify
- Smaller size than a normal quarter
- Missing “LIBERTY” at the top
- Reverse design partly cut off
Reason
It was mistakenly struck on a nickel planchet.
2️⃣ South Carolina Quarter Mule Error – Worth $66,000
What It Is
- Quarter obverse
- Sacagawea Dollar reverse
Value
Up to $66,000
A very rare mule error.
1️⃣ Washington Quarter / Sacagawea Reverse Mule – Worth $102,000
Why It’s Legendary
The most famous mule error in modern U.S. coin history.
Record Sale
$102,000
What It Looks Like
- George Washington front
- Eagle reverse from a Sacagawea dollar
- Gold-toned appearance
🧾 Quick Recap — Valuable Quarters Checklist
| # | Year | Error Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2019–2020 | “W” Mint Mark | $15–$75,000 |
| 9 | 1976 | Bicentennial DDO | $600–$800 |
| 8 | 1965 | Silver Error | $5,000–$7,000 |
| 7 | 2020 | Bat Strike-Through | $150 |
| 6 | 1956–1964 | Type B Reverse | $30–$90 |
| 5 | 2023 | Die Clash | $50–$100 |
| 4 | 2004-D | Extra Leaf | $75–$100+ |
| 3 | 2022 | Wrong Planchet | $10,000+ |
| 2 | — | Mule Error | $66,000 |
| 1 | — | Washington/Sacagawea Mule | $102,000 |
🔔 Final Tip from the Coin Teacher
“You might already have one of these rare quarters — always check your change.”
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