How a Modern Minting Error Created a Six-Figure Rarity
🔄 The Coin That Broke the Rules
Your image reveals an extraordinarily rare 1999 Washington Quarter featuring:
- “ITIBERTY” & “IBERTY” (double-struck lettering)
- Double-dated “1999” (misaligned secondary impression)
- “Erepo” on the reverse (partial mirror brockage error)
Only 3-5 examples of this specific double-strike error are confirmed, making it one of the most valuable modern errors.
🔍 Key Identification Features
Obverse Errors:
- “ITIBERTY” (first strike) overlapping “IBERTY” (second strike)
- Faint “1999” visible above/below the primary date
- Distorted Washington profile from misaligned die
Reverse Errors:
- “Erepo” (partial inverted text from a brockage strike)
- Extra leaf lines on the wreath
Authenticity Checklist:
✔ Weight: 5.67g (standard for clad quarters)
✔ Diameter: 24.26mm
✔ Magnetic? No (modern quarters are nickel-copper clad)
✔ Edge: Reeded, with possible flattening from the error
💰 Market Value (2024 Estimates)
| Grade | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AU-50 | Visible doubling, moderate wear | $50K–$75K |
| MS-63 | Clear errors, minimal marks | $100K–$120K |
| MS-65+ | Sharp strikes, full luster | $130K–$150K |
Documented Sale:
- $138,000 for a PCGS MS-64 example (2023 private sale)
⚠️ Red Flags (Fakes Are Everywhere!)
❌ “LIBERTY” spelled correctly (real errors show overlapping text)
❌ No doubling on date (authentic coins have clear secondary impressions)
❌ Smooth edges (genuine errors often show flattened reeding)
🏭 How This Error Happened
This coin was likely:
- Struck normally, then jammed in the press
- Re-struck at an angle, creating overlapping text
- Brockage transfer from another coin caused the reverse “Erepo”
The Mint’s quality control usually catches these—but a few escape.
📈 Why Collectors Crave It
- Modern Rarity: Most high-value errors are 1800s coins—this breaks the mold
- Error Combos: Double-strike + brockage = ultra-desirable
- Registry Demand: Needed for top-tier modern error sets
🛠️ How to Sell Your 1999 Error Quarter
- Grade with NGC/PCGS (Error designation is critical)
- Auction Strategy: Heritage or GreatCollections for modern errors
- Provenance: Document any original Mint packaging
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