2003 Illinois Quarter Errors

Illinois Quarters

2003 Illinois Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

2003 Illinois quarter errors and varieties are collectible coins.  As an alternative investment, I purchased and searched through original U.S. Mint wrapped unopened rolls of 2003 Illinois Statehood Quarters.

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Coin Roll Hunting Quarters

The goal was to examine and find any potentially brilliant uncirculated 2003 Illinois quarter errors or varieties in brilliant uncirculated (BU) mint state condition.  Keep reading to learn how to value and sell your coins, and perhaps you’ll get good results of your own too.

However, first note how that doubling is very slight and impossible to see without a magnified coin microscope This may or may not add any additional value or be listed in the future as a variety collector’s coin.  Only time will tell. 

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Selling 2003 Illinois Quarter Dollar Coin Errors

Coin roll hunting hobbyists drop hints about searching mint sets and uncirculated original unwrapped bank coin rolls for errors and varieties.  In other words, such rarities tend to become more valuable over time, especially those in mint state condition.  The lowest populations in the highest grades generate more value over time, but eye appeal attracts higher bids in an auction at any time. 

Moreover, some coin dealers recommend investing in grading an error or variety for good reason.  For instance, the potential return of investment could be far greater than the original cost of investment, especially of gold and silver content.  Error and Variety Coins are niche specific. 

How To Figure Out Coin Values

There are different ways you can go about figuring out rare coin values.  For instance, all dealers are aware of the grey-sheet.  Furthermore, coin error sold listings found on ebay are a vitally useful resource.  

Alternative Investment Opportunities

Many dealers apply those resources along with PCGS Coin Facts, to keep up with the current market value of coins.   Rare mint state error and variety coins are tangible and therefore alternative investment opportunities.  Additionally, NGC Variety Plus is an excellent rare coin resource.

Selling Quarter Coin Errors & Varieties Online

Ebay sold listings are especially useful for figuring out values of specific coin varieties and errors.  For instance, a coin such as this Land of Lincoln Illinois state quarter, is in mint state condition and already worth more than common face value.  Furthermore, uncirculated 2003 Illinois quarter rolls are available from private dealers.  However, expect to pay more than ten dollars per roll. 

First, watch, listen, and learn from Shaun as he discusses how to sell coins online, and walks us through the process of listings coins for sale on ebay.  Then, check out 2016 Illinois national park quarter errors.  

How to Value Rare Coins

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