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There is something to be said about collecting old coins. Some people do it for fun or to tell a good story. Others do so in the hope of making a profit.
Unfortunately, not everyone will find a truly rare coin like the 1933 “Saint Gaudens” Double Eagle (last sold for approximately $19 million). But you may still find some state quarters that are worth more than the usual 25 cents.
Before you throw that random quarter into a fountain or Coinstar, you may want to check if it’s worth anything. If it was created with some kind of error, such as a raised line that shouldn’t be there, this very well could be the case.
Here are 20 rare state quarters of added value, according to Gainesville Coins, USA Coinbook and PCGS. Keep in mind that “error” coins – which primarily comprise this list – have no published mintage. All mint estimates are basically based on the number of coins produced for circulation.
1999-P Delaware Spitting Horse Quarter
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 774,824,000
- Estimated Price: $10 to $20
2004-D Extra Leaf Wisconsin Quarter
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 226,800,000
- Estimated Price: $50 (for Extra Low Leaf version) or $65 (for Extra High Leaf version)
2005-P Minnesota Quarter Doubled Dice Quarter
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 239,600,000
- Estimated Price: $5 (for coins with indistinct double dice) to $100 (for more hard or visible double dice)
2009-D District of Columbia Double Die Quarter
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 88,800,000
- Estimated Price: $75
1999-S Pennsylvania Proof Silver Quarter
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 804,565
- Estimated Price: $35
1999-S New Jersey Proof Silver Quarter
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 804,565
- Estimated Price: $30
1999-D New Jersey
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 299,028,000
- Estimated Price: 87 cents to $5.84
2000-D South Carolina
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 566,208,000
- Estimated Price: 69 cents to $4.63
2000-D New Hampshire
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 495,976,000
- Estimated Price: 69 cents to $4.63
2001-d new york
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 619,640,000
- Estimated Price: 69 cents to $4.63
2001-D North Carolina
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 427,876,000
- Estimated Price: 69 cents to $4.63
2001-D Rhode Island
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 447,100,000
- Estimated Price: 69 cents to $4.63
2003-P Main
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 217,400,000
- Estimated Price: 69 cents to $1.76
2004-p michigan
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 233,800,000
- Estimated Price: 69 cents to $3.38
2005-P Kansas
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 263,400,000
- Estimated Price: 46 cents to $5.84
2005-D West Virginia
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 356,200,000
- Estimated Price: 46 cents to $5.84
2006-D North Dakota
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 359,000,000
- Estimated Price: 46 cents to $2.33
2006-D South Dakota
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 265,800,000
- Estimated Price: 46 cents to $2.33
2008-d new mexico
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 244,400,000
- Estimated Price: 46 cents to $2.33
2008-P Arizona
- Number of coins minted (without errors): 244,600,000
- Estimated Price: 46 cents to $2.33
Is your state quarter valuable?
There are a few ways to check if your state quarter is actually valuable. These coins are more valuable because of the rare variations or errors – even minor errors – that occur during the minting process. Common errors include:
- dies double
- die cracks
- cut boards
Since many of these errors are quite small, you may not be able to identify them immediately. If you have a state quarter, examine it carefully for any discrepancies in design. Look for unusual markings or missing details.
If you find a state quarter that is worth more than it was before, you can either keep it or sell it. You can sell these coins at auctions, coin dealer shops or shows, or online platforms like eBay. If you feel it is worth more than its original value, consider having it appraised by a professional grading service or coin dealer.
Editor’s Note: The number of coins minted (non-error) and estimated coin value were obtained from gainesville coins, usa coinbook And pcgs.