1974 Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values
1974 quarter errors and varieties exist! For instance, the quarter featured in this article displays a die crack on the reverse. Furthermore, quarters with die anomalies like this sell on Ebay for $5.00 and up in raw condition.
The best chance of finding rare and valuable uncirculated 1974 quarter errors and varieties is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls. Additionally, examining 1974 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.
Moreover, the size and location of the die crack on error coins increase value, especially if a nickname for the die crack becomes popular. For instance, the “Scarface” Morgan Silver Dollar, or the 1999 “spitting horse” quarter. Additionally, the “spitting eagle” variety is a desired collectible coin.
Furthermore, the die markings give the coin character. The better the condition of the coin, the more valuable the quarter. Moreover, quarter dollar errors sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars or more, when authenticated and graded by legitimate grading companies, such as ANACS.
Doubled Die Varieties
Furthermore, the rarest varieties are the most desired. The greater the demand, the more valuable the coin. For instance, a 1974 quarter doubled die reverse variety is listed via doubleddie.com.
1974 Quarter Dollar Values
However, 1974 quarters don’t have to have an error or be a variety to be valuable. For instance, a 1974 Washington quarter graded MS67, sold for $2115.00. Furthermore, a 1974-D quarter graded MS67+, sold for $1450.00. In other words, it’s valuable because it’s the quarter in the lowest graded population with the highest grade.
Furthermore, note the minimal or no scratches at all in the fields or on the devices of the 1974 no mint mark quarter. In other words, it’s the condition to search for and compare coins to when collecting from circulation.
“Average profit demand for quarters with reverse die crack errors range from $2 to $50 or more, depending on the specific type of die crack and the condition of the coin that coin collectors are searching for.” – HobbyLark
1974 Mint Sets are available for purchase Ebay. These are the best specimens to search when looking for varieties or errors. Check out a 1996 quarter doubled die variety!
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