💰 The $2.3 Million “GOD LIBERTY” 1970 Quarter — A Rare Minting Mistake

🔍 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

DetailInformation
Sale Price$2,300,000 (2022)
Auction HouseStack’s Bowers, NY
GradePCGS MS-64
Known ExamplesOnly 1 confirmed

🔎 How This Error Occurred

  1. Die Clash: Obverse and reverse dies struck together without a planchet
  2. Broken Die: Created the “GOD” impression from “IN GOD WE TRUST”
  3. Misaligned Strike: Caused the dramatic “LIBERTY” distortion
  4. Multiple Strikes: Resulted in the smeared date

đź’° 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

đźš« Collector Beware

❌ “All 1970 quarters are valuable” â†’ Only THIS specific error
❌ “You can create this with tools” â†’ Authentic errors have specific metallurgical patterns
❌ “Cleaning increases value” â†’ 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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