Many collectors are buzzing about a mysterious dollar coin that could be worth up to $84,000—and it’s causing a lot of confusion. If you’ve ever come across a Sacagawea dollar, you’ll want to take a closer look. Here’s everything you need to know about this rare error and two more coins that could also turn up in your pocket change.
🪙 What’s the $84,000 Coin Everyone’s Talking About?
The coin in question is known as the Sacagawea Dollar Mule Error. It features:
- Obverse (front): Sacagawea with her infant son
- Reverse (back): Statue of Liberty, which is not supposed to appear on this coin!
Normally, a Sacagawea dollar has an eagle on the reverse. The Statue of Liberty design actually belongs to the Presidential Dollar Series, which features U.S. presidents on the front and the Statue of Liberty on the back.
So, when a Sacagawea dollar ends up with a Statue of Liberty reverse—that’s a minting mistake called a mule error, and one of these sold for $84,000 at auction!
🔍 2 More Mule Errors That Could Make You Rich
These lesser-known but valuable mule errors are also out there:
1. Sacagawea Dollar + South Carolina Quarter Reverse
- Obverse: Regular Sacagawea dollar
- Reverse: South Carolina state quarter design
- ✅ This wild mismatch sold for $66,000
2. Quarter Obverse + Sacagawea Dollar Reverse
- Obverse: Standard quarter (but looks gold-colored!)
- Reverse: Eagle design from the Sacagawea dollar
- ✅ This unusual coin sold for $88,000
🧠 How to Spot These Errors
When checking your coins:
- Look for design mismatches (front and back don’t belong together)
- Watch out for gold-colored quarters
- Compare your coin to known images of standard Sacagawea and Presidential dollars
- If something looks “off,” it might be worth a fortune!
🏁 Final Thoughts
These coins are real, and people have found them in everyday change. If you come across one of these mule errors, don’t clean it and get it professionally evaluated ASAP.
💡 Tip: Saving this article can help you remember what to look for when going through your coins.
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