Did you recently notice something different about your quarters? You’re not imagining things — yes, we have a new design! And one of these new quarters could be worth over $9,000 if you know what to look for.
🚀 Meet the Dr. Sally Ride Quarter
As part of the American Women Quarters Program, the U.S. Mint introduced a special quarter featuring Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. These quarters started circulating in 2022, and there’s something unique about them:
- ✔️ New obverse design: George Washington now faces the opposite direction
- ✔️ Reverse features Dr. Sally Ride in front of a window into space
But here’s where it gets exciting…
💰 The $9,000+ Mint Error
Recently, collectors discovered a rare error version of the Dr. Sally Ride quarter that sold for more than $9,000–$10,000 at auction!
What Makes It Valuable?
🟡 It was mistakenly struck on a nickel planchet instead of a quarter!
How to Identify It:
- Weigh Your Coin
- Normal Sally Ride quarter: ~5.67 grams
- Error coin on nickel planchet: 5.0 grams or less
- Look for Design Cut-Offs
- On the obverse (front): Top portion of the design is missing
- On the reverse (back): Bottom portion is cut off
This happens because the nickel is smaller in diameter, causing parts of the quarter design to be struck outside the coin’s edge.
🔍 Where to Find One
You might get lucky and find this rare error in:
✅ Pocket change
✅ Bank rolls
✅ Coin machines
✅ Estate or garage sales
📦 Sold Prices and Auction Results
- 💸 One sold for $9,000+
- 💸 Others have exceeded $10,000 after auction fees
🧠 Final Tip
Always check the weight of your 2022 and 2023 quarters — especially Dr. Sally Ride quarters. If it feels lighter or looks oddly cropped, you could be holding a five-figure treasure.
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