2008 New Mexico Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2008 New Mexico Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2008 New Mexico quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, observe this doubled die obverse variety coin. The doubling displays as an extra earlobe on the underside of Washington’s earlobe.

2008 new mexico quarter error

Furthermore, doubled die obverse variety coin listings to compare 2008 New Mexico quarters are available via varietyvista.com.  Additionally, doubled die reverse and obverse variety coin listings are available to compare die markings via doubleddie.com

Moreover, these state quarter doubled die obverse varieties have asking prices of $5 to $15 each, according to Ebay listings.  However, state quarters don’t have to be an error or variety to be valuable.

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2008 New Mexico Quarter Values

For instance, 2008-P 25C New Mexico state quarter graded MS67, sold at auction for $150.00. Furthermore, a 2008-D 25C New Mexico state quarter graded MS68, sold at auction for $2,500.00.

Additionally, a 2008-S 25C New Mexico Silver, DCAM (Proof) graded PR69 DCAM, sold at auction for $96.00. However, those quarters are in pristine condition. In other words, they are brand new uncirculated coins.  Compare any New Mexico quarters to these already graded coins to get an idea of your coin’s condition.

Searching for New Mexico Quarter Errors & Varieties

Furthermore, the quarter coin displayed in this article is circulated. Therefore, it might sell for $5 to $15 on Ebay. However, the best chance of finding valuable quarter errors and varieties in mint state condition is to search through original bank wrapped rolls.

Moreover, examining 2008 mint sets increases the likeliness of finding an error or variety proof quarter.  For instance, aside from doubled die varieties, striking errors are sought after error coins collectors seek for their rare coin collections.

2008 Quarter Errors

2008 quarters offer various error and variety coins. For instance, check out a 2008 Alaska quarter.  Then observe a 2008 Arizona quarter error afterwards.  Finally, check out 2008 Hawaii quarter errors to look for.  Happy hunting!

2008 Oklahoma State Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values




2008 Oklahoma State Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2008 Oklahoma state quarter errors and varieties exist!  Values depend on the condition of the coin.  Furthermore, the sold listings on Ebay show coins like these are found by coin roll hunters and sold online for a profit of $3 to $5.

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Arrows note a die chip on the flower petal

Additionally, listings of known doubled die varieties to compare coins with pictures are available via doubleddie.com and varietyvista.com.   




2008 Oklahoma Quarter Values

Furthermore, 2008 quarters don’t have to be a  rare doubled die variety or an error to be valuable.  For instance, a 2008-D Oklahoma State Quarter graded MS68, sold for $750.00.   Additionally, a 2008-P graded MS67, sold for $72.00.  In other words, the lowest population of the highest grades are the most valuable coins.

value of 2008 Oklahoma Quarters

Moreover, the best chance of finding uncirculated Oklahoma state quarter errors and varieties is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, examining 2008 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.




2008 Oklahoma Statehood Quarter Coin Design

“As the 46th quarter in the fifty state quarters program, this coin was released in 2008 to honor Oklahoma as the 46th state to join the Union (on November 16, 1907.)  Oklahoma’s nickname is the “Sooner State.”   Additionally, the coin features the scissor-tailed flycatcher, Oklahoma’s state bird.”

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2008 P Oklahoma State Quarter Obverse Errors

“Moreover, the bird soars over the state wildflower, the “Indian blanket.”   The Indian blanket (gaillardia) symbolizes Oklahoma’s rich Native American Indian heritage, its long grass prairies, and abundant wildlife.”




Furthermore, Oklahoma is the united Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory of the Five Civilized Tribes (Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole, and Cherokee).  The state’s name comes from the Choctaw words “okla” and “homma,” meaning “red” and “people.” – usmint.gov

2008 P Oklahoma State Quarter Error
Found in a bank roll while coin roll hunting, the 2008 P Oklahoma quarter displays die breaks, as noted with arrows in the images below.  Furthermore, even as a circulated coin it can fetch between three and five dollars in raw condition.




2008 P Oklahoma error
Arrow notes a large die chip filling the lower half of the "B" in LIBERTY
die chips on obverse
Arrows note a die chip on Washington's bust and "R" of Quarter
die chips on quarter
The arrow notes a die chip on the designer's initials
2008 state quarter errors
Arrow notes a die chip in the "W" of IN GOD WE TRUST

First, check out the examination footage below. Then checkout more 2008 quarters worth money, such as the 2008 Arizona quarter.  Furthermore, the 2008 Alaska quarter is known for the “extra bear claw” error.  Finally, observe a 2008 Hawaii state quarter displaying die breaks.

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2008 Alaska Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2008 P Alaska Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

 2008 Alaska Quarter errors and varieties exist!  Moreover, I’ve found extra bear claws on 2008 state quarters.  Furthermore, unlike other coins I found exhibiting the extra claw, this quarter displays extra thick letters with die breaks on the devices of both sides of the coin. 

Alaska quarter error

Moreover, searching uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls of 2008 Alaska quarters is the best chance of finding a rare error or variety specimen in mint state grades.   Additionally, examining 2008 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

2008 Extra Bear Claw Alaska Quarter Variety

A 2008 P Alaska quarter with an extra claw and die chips found in the word “Land” once sold for $35 at Great Collections.   Most importantly, consider how some people flip houses while others learn how to flip coins. 

Alaska quarter

Furthermore, they can easily turn a twenty five cent quarter into several dollars or more.  The “extra claw” nickname caused this coin to become famous, so to speak.

A die break shows as the form of the extra claw, noted by the arrows in the image above.  Arrows note the die chips in L, A, and N of LAND seen in the image below.  Moreover,  die breaks display on the I, N, and W of In God We Trust, as shown in the image below.

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Alaska State Quarter Variety Values

2008 extra bear claw quarters are listed on Ebay!  Furthermore, recent sold prices suggests current market value between $5 and $15 for this error coin.  However, that’s in raw or ungraded condition.  The more unique the die markings on a quarter, the more appealing coin collectors find it. 

The better the condition of the coin, the higher the value.  This coin is in circulated condition, as is evident by all the dings and scratches on the coin shown in the below images.  However, the “extra bear claw” variety along with other die breaks increases its value.

alaska state quarter error
Alaska Quarter Values

Above all, population of graded coins, and not just grade or the mintage itself determines the value of a coin.   Furthermore, there are a few Alaska quarter doubled die varieties listed on doubleddie.com.  The more flawless the coin, the higher the value.

2008 p alaska quarter error value

For example, a 2008-D Alaska Quarter graded MS69, sold at auction for $2,350.00.  Furthermore, a 2008-P Alaska Quarter graded MS68, sold at auction for $199.00.  Additionally, a 2008-S Silver quarter graded  PR70, sold for $127.00.

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If you haven’t read any books by famed numismatist John Wexler yet, listings are available via Amazon.  Additionally, Strike it Rich with Pocket Change by Ken Potter is recommended along with The CherryPickers’ Guide.  Finally, check out a 2008 Arizona Quarter with The Extra Cactus Leaf!

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