Think quarters are only worth 25 cents? Think again! A rare Dr. Sally Ride Quarter from 2022 recently sold for over $9,000, and some have even topped $10,000 at auction. 🤯
Here’s how to spot one of these valuable mint errors hiding in your pocket change.
🚀 Meet the Dr. Sally Ride Quarter
The Dr. Sally Ride Quarter is part of the American Women Quarters Program, released by the U.S. Mint in 2022.
Key Features:
✔️ Obverse (front): George Washington faces the opposite direction from older quarters
✔️ Reverse (back): Features Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, with a window into space as the backdrop
Most of these are only worth face value… but a rare error version is worth thousands. 💎
💰 The $9,000+ Mint Error
The valuable version of this quarter wasn’t struck on a normal planchet. Instead:
🟡 It was mistakenly struck on a nickel planchet (which is smaller and lighter than a quarter).
That mistake makes the design look off — and the coin instantly collectible.
🪙 How to Identify the Rare Error
1️⃣ Weigh Your Coin
- ⚖️ Normal Dr. Sally Ride quarter: ~5.67 grams
- ⚖️ Error on nickel planchet: 5.0 grams or less
2️⃣ Look for Cropped Designs
- Obverse (front): Top portion of the design may be cut off
- Reverse (back): Bottom design may look incomplete
- This happens because the nickel planchet is smaller than a quarter.
🔍 Where to Find One
You don’t need to be a millionaire to stumble across one. Check:
✅ Everyday pocket change
✅ Bank rolls
✅ Coin machines
✅ Estate or garage sales
📦 Auction Results
- 💸 One example sold for $9,000+
- 💸 Others have crossed $10,000 after auction fees
Collectors are paying big money for these unusual mint errors.
🧠 Final Tip for Collectors
Always weigh your quarters from 2022 and 2023 — especially Dr. Sally Ride quarters. If it feels lighter than normal or has cropped edges, you might be holding a five-figure treasure. 💰
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