2002 Ohio State Quarter

2002 Ohio State Quarter Values & Varieties

 2002 Ohio state quarter errors and varieties exist!  Furthermore, observe an examination of a 2002 Ohio quarter with doubling of the astronaut’s shoulder.  However, 2002 State quarters don’t have to be errors or a variety to be valuable.

2002 ohio quarter error

For instance, a 2002-D 25C Ohio quarter dollar coin graded MS69, sold at auction for $3,525.00.  Furthermore, a 2002-P 25C Ohio state quarter graded MS69, sold at auction for $495.00.

Moreover, those graded quarters are valuable because of their flawless condition.  Additionally, they were authenticated and encased in a holder, which makes a drastic difference when determining a coin’s value.

2002 quarter value

However, people will still pay a premium for a coin in raw condition.  For instance, Ebay sold listings suggest they sell for ten dollars or more.  Value depends on the condition of a coin and the type of variety or mint error.

Ohio State Quarter Design

“The 2002 Ohio quarter features an astronaut and a biplane, which decorates the outline of the state.   In other words, they represent the role Ohio played in travel by air and space.  Furthermore, famous astronauts Neil Armstrong and John Glenn were both born in Ohio, as was one of the inventors of the airplane.” 

“The governor of Ohio chose “Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers” as the winning design for the state’s quarter.”  Additionally, Ohio was welcomed into the statehood in 1803 and is nicknamed “The Buckeye State” –  usmint.gov

2002 Quarter Doubled Die Varieties

Furthermore, doubled die varieties with images to compare are available at doubleddie.com.  Check out a little known 2002 Indiana State quarter errors!

2002 State Quarters Worth Money

The best chance of finding 2002 State Quarters worth money is by searching uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, examining 2002 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.  Happy Hunting!

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2004 Michigan State Quarter




2004 Michigan State Quarter Values & Varieties

2004 Michigan state quarter errors and varieties exist!  Values depends on the condition of the coin.  Furthermore, errors add to value and doubled die varieties increase what they’re worth!  2004 quarters with errors have asking prices between one and ten dollars in raw condition on Ebay.

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Arrow notes a die chip at the base of Washington's bust
Michigan Quarter Values

Furthermore, Michigan state quarters are valuable without errors.  For instance, a 2004-P 25C Michigan quarter graded MS69, sold for $385.  Furthermore, a 2004-D 25C Michigan quarter graded MS69, sold at auction for $552.  Additionally, a 2004-S 25C Michigan silver quarter graded PR70 DCAM, sold for $1,265.00.

The best chance of finding uncirculated 2004 Michigan quarter errors and varieties is by searching through original mint wrapped rolls.  Additionally, searching 2004 mint sets for errors and varieties ensures a mint state specimen.

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Arrows note split serif on the "S" of LAKES and a die break in the "E" of STATE

Furthermore, doubled die varieties are listed with photos to compare available via doubleddie.comAdditional listings are available at varietyvista.com. 




2004 Michigan Quarter Design

“Michigan was the first quarter released in 2004, and therefore the 26th quarter released in the 50 State Quarters Program.  Moreover, on January 26, 1837, Michigan became a part of the United States of America.”

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Arrows note a die chip and a form of doubling on a 2004 Michigan quarter

Furthermore, the quarter features the mitten-shaped outline of Michigan and the surrounding Great Lakes (Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario). 

Moreover, these lakes together make the largest body of fresh water in the world with a major role in Michigan’s history and economy.  Furthermore, the lakes have brought many settlers, tourists, and industries (such as shipping and mining) to Michigan’s shores.” – usmint.gov

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Arrow notes a die chip in the "3" of 1837 on a 2004 Michigan Quarter
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2004 State Quarters are worth money!  Look for Michigan state quarter errors and varieties in your pocket change. 

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2013 South Dakota Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2013 South Dakota Mount Rushmore Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2013 South Dakota Mount Rushmore quarter errors and varieties exist!  Mount Rushmore quarter doubled die varieties and errors sell between one and twenty dollars in raw condition on Ebay.  However, those with the most unique die markings and in the best condition are of greater value.

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Arrows note doubling on Jefferson's nose
2013 South Dakota Mount Rushmore Quarter Values

Additionally, 2013 quarters don’t have to have errors to have added value.  Submitting quarters to be certified and graded can potentially lead to even more profit.  For instance, a 2013-P 25C Mount Rushmore NP quarter graded MS68, sold for $148.00.

Furthermore, a 2013-D 25C Mount Rushmore national park quarter graded MS68, sold for $356.00.   Keep in mind, these quarters sell for profit in raw condition on Ebay or Amazon by using sharp, clear photos, and precise descriptions.

2013 south dakota quarter error

The best chance of finding a high mint state grade error or variety quarter like this is to search uncirculated original wrapped rolls.  Additionally, examining 2013 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

Mount Rushmore Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Varieties

I came across two 2013 P South Dakota quarters in a bank roll,  where the “doubling shows on the lower part of Thomas Jefferson’s nose.”  Furthermore, Mount Rushmore doubled die variety quarter listings to compare die markings are available via doubleddie.com.

2013 mount rushmore quarter errors
South Dakota National Park Quarter Design

“The coin’s reverse image is of workmen on the mountain.  Moreover, Mount Rushmore featured on three commemorative coins in 1991.”

Additionally, the 2006 South Dakota state quarter features Mount Rushmore under the 50 State Quarters Program.  However, the National Park quarter design is different.

2013 mount rushmore quarter value

Furthermore, it’s unique of Mount Rushmore quarters, because it’s a view of the monument as “a work in progress,” offering a glimpse of how Mount Rushmore was sculpted.”

“The memorial was first established as a national site on March 3, 1925.  Mount Rushmore become famous as a symbol of America.  Moreover, the monument represents freedom, leadership, and hope for people all over the world.”

doubled die reverse

Furthermore, “the sculpture, located in the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota, features the heads of former Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.” – usmint.gov

Rare West Point Quarters

Did you enjoy the article?  First, consider subscribing or liking and sharing it.  Then, learn about rare West Point Mint quarters that were distributed into circulation in 2019 and 2020 as a Willy Wonka type stunt.  Finally, if you do find any “W” quarters, then hold on to them!   Fill your national park quarter folders with doubled dies to increase their value over time. Happy hunting!

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2015 North Carolina Quarter Errors, Varieties, Values

2015 North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2015 North Carolina quarter errors and varieties exist!  However, 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety to be valuable. 

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Arrow notes the die chip on the flower petal

For instance, a 2015-P 25C Blue Ridge Parkway NP quarter graded MS69, sold at auction for $185.00.  Furthermore, a 2015-D 25C Blue Ridge Parkway NP quarter graded MS67, sold at auction for $100.00.

Moreover, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2015 quarter errors and varieties is by searching original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, searching 2015 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway Quarters
2015 Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Design

“The reverse design of 2015 North Carolina quarters feature the curvature of a road hugging the side of a mountain, with the North Carolina state flower, known as the dogwood, in the foreground.  Furthermore, the obverse design is a portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.”

Additionally, Blue Ridge Parkway is called “America’s Favorite Drive.”  In other words, it’s favored since the scenery consists of mountains and forests.  Furthermore, the roadway extends 469 miles from North Carolina to Virginia.  It connects the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shenandoah National Park.” – usmint.gov

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway quarter error
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Arrows note die chips on the Dogwood flower petals
2015 D North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Quarter Dollar Coin Examination

First, check out the examination footage of a 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway quarter.  Then, observe the slight doubling behind Washington’s ear lobe noted by arrows in the image below.  Afterwards, observe a 2015 Saratoga national park doubled die quarter.

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Doubled Die Varieties

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway National Park quarter doubled die variety listings are available via doubleddie.com.  John Wexler is a respected numismatist who examines and attributes coins at a reasonable price. 

2015 quarter error

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2016 Illinois Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values




2016 Shawnee Illinois National Park Quarter Errors, Varieties & Values

2016 Shawnee Illinois Quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, die chips are visible on the red-tailed hawk and the camel shaped rock formation.  Additionally, arrows note anomalies  in the images below.

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Arrow notes die chip on the ffeathers of the red-tailed hawk

Furthermore, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2016 Shawnee Illinois quarters worth money like this is by searching through original wrapped rolls.  Additionally, examining 2016 mint sets ensures a mint state specimen.   Moreover, check your pocket change!




2016 Illinois Shawnee Quarter Values

America the beautiful National Park quarters are worth money.  For instance, rare coins with free standing die break errors obtain additional value.  I dub this quarter, camel chewing cud, or Camel chews cud coin error.  Check out the “spitting horse” variety next.

2016 Shawnee Illinois quarter error
Arrows note die breaks on Camel Rock

2016 Illinois quarters sell for a few dollars and up in raw uncirculated mint state condition on Ebay.  However, 2016 quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.




For instance, a 2016-P 25C Shawnee NP quarter graded MS67, sold for $400.00.  Furthermore, a 2016-D 25C Shawnee NP quarter graded MS68, sold for $1800.00. In other words, these quarters are valuable because of their flawless condition.

Shawnee National Park Quarter Design

2016 Shawnee National Park Quarter design features a close up view of the camel rock formation, with natural vegetation in the foreground, and a red-tailed hawk soaring in the sky overhead.  Furthermore, Shawnee National Forest is nested between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. 




Additionally, it’s home to diverse plant and animal life.  Moreover, the park was declared a National Forest by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939.  Furthermore, the Forest’s landscape covers about 287,000 acres and features rolling hills, open lands, lakes, creeks and bluffs.” – usmint.gov.

2016 Illinois quarter

Visiting Shawnee Illinois National Park

There are so many sights to see and activities to do for tourists in Illinois. Plan your visit to Shawnee National Park.  Make your reservations soon!  Furthermore, please regard the wild life and their habitats and do your best to help keep our national parks clean and preserved too.  In other words, thank you for caring! 




2016 Quarters

Finally, check out a 2016 West Virginia quarter and then a 2016 North Dakota quarter variety coins next.  Happy hunting!

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2016 West Virginia Quarter

2016 West Virginia Harpers Ferry John Brown’s Fort National Park Quarter Coin

2016 West Virginia quarter errors and varieties exist! For instance, 2016 West Virginia Harpers Ferry John Brown’s Fort Quarter is known for several doubled die varieties.  

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Arrows note a form of doubling of the middle barrel on a 2016 Harpers Ferry Quarter

However, the doubling is difficult to see in the windows without a magnifying tool or jewelry loupe.  That’s why a coin microscope is a vital tool for finding mint errors and varieties like this 2016 quarter.

2016 West Virginia Quarter Values

Furthermore, the value of 2016 West Virginia quarter errors in raw condition range between two and five dollars on Ebay.   Moreover, records show that a 2016-P 25C Harpers Ferry NP graded MS68 sold for $325.00.  

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Arrows note die breaks on a 2016 Harpers Ferry John Brown's Fort quarter

Additionally, a 2016-D 25C Harpers Ferry NP quarter graded MS67 sold for $125.00.   However, those West Virginia quarters are in nearly flawless condition.

Furthermore, serious error coin detectives tend to buy original unwrapped bank rolls of quarters or unopened mint sets to search through for variety and error coins. That’s because the coins in flawless condition are the most valuable of die variety and coin errors.

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Arrows note doubling of the windows on a John Brown's Fort 2016 Quarter

In other words, the lowest population of the highest grades do obtain the highest value.  However, variety and error coins don’t have to be in flawless condition to be of great value.  For instance, observe the asking prices for  rare struck through error coins on Ebay!  

2016 John Brown's Fort National Park Quarter Design

Moreover,  John Brown’s Fort is located at the meeting of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.  Furthermore, the history of Harpers Ferry involves a diverse number of people and events influencing the course of America’s national history. 

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Arrow notes a pre-die-break on a 2016 Harpers Ferry National Park Quarter Dollar

Harpers Ferry witnessed the first successful application of interchangeable manufacture, the arrival of the first successful American railroad.  In other words, the railroad enhanced America’s economy.




John Brown’s attack on slavery, the largest surrender of Federal troops during the Civil War, and the education of former slaves in one of the earliest integrated schools in the United States.  Education of all peoples still contributes to enhancing economical evolution to this day.

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Arrow notes a die break on the 2016 John Brown's Fort Quarter

Furthermore, this place was established as a national site in 1944. That is why the reverse of 2016 West Virginia quarters feature John Brown’s Fort, at the site of John Brown’s last stand during his raid on the Harpers Ferry Armory.- usmint.gov.

2016 Harpers Ferry Quarter Errors & Varieties To Look For

First, watch the full quarter examination in the video below.  Then visit doubleddie.com for more images of doubled die coin variety 2016 quarters to view and compare your rare coins with. 

Furthermore, if you’ve got a rare coin you want to sell, then take good photos of the obverse and reverse and list it on Ebay with accurate descriptions. Additionally, get an idea about how to list your coin by looking at the examples of others.   Finally, check out an examination of a 2016 North Dakota national park quarter error with pictures!

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1776 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter errors and varieties exist!  Furthermore, bicentennial drummer boy coin errors and varieties are extremely valuable quarters.  Check out bicentennial error and variety coins worth looking for.

bicentennial quarter error

For instance, doubling displays on both the obverse and reverse of some 1776 to 1976 quarters.  Note the device lettering of “In God We Trust” appearing stretched in the image below.  In other words, the letters display extra thickness.

Furthermore, struck-through grease errors on the drummer boy quarter is common and not considered rare.  However, a doubled die variety drummer boy quarter is rare and a coin specimen desired by rare coin collectors.  Moreover, a coin microscope is necessary to find doubled dies and for detecting other 1776-1976 bicentennial quarter errors. 

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For instance, a keen inspector examining 1976 mint sets lead to the discovery of a 1976-S bicentennial drummer boy quarter doubled die obverse variety coin!   Furthermore, even without being an error or variety coin, a 1976 quarter in flawless mint state condition is extremely valuable.  

1976 Drummer Boy Quarter Doubled Die Variety Value

For instance, a 1976 D PCGS AU55 FS-101 Double Doubled Die Obverse Washington Quarter graded AU55, (meaning almost uncirculated,) sold for $474.99.

1776 to 1976 quarter error value

Furthermore, a 1976-D 25C DDO FS-101 graded MS65, sold for $3246.00.  In other words, the more pristine the condition of a bicentennial quarter dollar variety coin, the more valuable it is.

1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Value

Furthermore, bicentennial quarter errors sell for five dollars and up to thousands of dollars. However, I reiterate that it depends on the type of variety or error coin it is, and the condition of the quarter.  Appeal attracts higher bids.

bicentennial quarter error

For instance, a 1976 no mint mark quarter graded MS63, sold for $633.00.   Additionally, a 1976-d bicentennial quarter graded MS68, sold for nearly $7000.00.

Finding Rare 1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarters
1976 bicentennial drummer boy quarter errors and varieties are most often discovered while hunting through original unwrapped bank rolls, through an inheritance, or in pocket change. 
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Furthermore, it’s easy to get an idea of its worth by comparing the condition of bicentennial quarters to the images online of the most valuable quarters that are already graded.

However,  there’s a required investment to have a coin graded.  For instance, sometimes it’s better to just list the coin for sale in raw condition on sites such as Ebay.

bicentennial quarter error list

In other words, the cost of investment doesn’t always increase the return of investment.  You don’t want to lose money from your investment.  You do however want to at least break even.

Furthermore, the best chance of finding a 1776 – 1976 bicentennial quarter error or variety in mint state condition is by searching through uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls.   Additionally, examine all 1976 mint sets for the 1976-s doubled die obverse quarter.

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1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Error & Variety Values

For instance, a 1976-D 25C Bicentennial doubled die obverse, titled DDO FS-101 (028) graded MS65, sold for nearly $4000.00.  Furthermore, doubled die variety listings are available to compare images via doubleddie.com.

Bicentennial Quarter Errors

Furthermore, PCGS has a 1976-D 25C Bicentennial Quarter — Struck on a Nickel Planchet Mint Error on record.  It was graded MS67, certified by NGC, and sold for more than $5000.00.

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1976 Quarter Errors

1776 – 1976 bicentennial quarters are certainly worth taking the time and making the effort to carefully examine.  They’ve sold in raw condition for $25.00 and up on Ebay!

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Design

In 1976 the quarter dollar had already used a portrait of George Washington on the front since 1932, the 200th anniversary of Washington’s birth.  

1776 1976 us quarter errors

Furthermore, the bicentennial design on the reverse features a colonial drummer boy and a victory torch surrounded by thirteen stars.  This quarter dollar was minted in the years 1975 and 1976, and display the dual dates of 1776-1976.

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Best Selling Coin Microscopes

Moreover, during the release of the Bicentennial quarters, no coins of this denomination carried the single date of 1975 or 1976. The 1776-1976 bicentennial coin is fondly called the “drummer boy quarter.”

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Looking for 1776 -1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors

Furthermore, after being minted for only a short period of time, people hoarded bicentennial quarters by the rolls.  Those same people are now making profits selling single listings or selling the quarters by the roll online.   

Check out the die markings on a 2012 Alaska State doubled die reverse quarter!   Finally, this website is a partnered associate and contains affiliate links, which enable me to earn commissions from various partners. Full disclosure is available here.  Partners include Ebay, Amazon, Google Adsense, and others.

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2012 Alaska Denali Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2012 Alaska Denali National Park Quarter Errors, Varieties & Values

2012 Alaska Denali Quarter varieties and errors exist!  Furthermore, die varieties and errors increase the value of national park quarters.  Most importantly, you must know what to look for that makes them rare and valuable. 

2012 quarter error
Doubling Displays Behind The Dall Sheep's Neck
Denali Alaska Quarter Values

Hidden treasures certainly exist within pocket change.  To clarify, Denali quarter varieties in raw condition sell between $5 and $20.00 dollars on Ebay.  However, 2012 Alaska quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety to be valuable.

For instance, a 2012-P 25C Denali NP quarter without any errors, but with a certified mint state grade of MS67, sold at auction for nearly $700.00 dollars.  Additionally, a 2012-D 25C Denali National Park quarter graded MS68, sold at auction for $200.00.

2012 Denali Alaska quarters worth money
Slight Doubling Displays Behind the Dall Sheep's Neck
Finding Denali Alaska Quarter Error & Variety Specimens

The best chance of finding Denali quarter errors and varieties in mint state condition is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls.  Furthermore, examining 2012 mint sets ensures a mint state grade coin specimen.

2012 Denali National Park Quarter Die Varieities

2009 Denali doubled die varieties exist!  More listings are are available at doublededdie.com and varietyvista.com for comparisons.  Watch the full examination of a 2012 P Denali doubled die reverse in the video below.  Then, check out a 2017 Ellis Island New Jersey quarter with unique die markings!

2012 Denali Alaska Quarter Feeder Finger Error
2012 Alaska Quarter With Feeder Finger Errors
2012 Denali National Park and Preserve Quarter Design

Denali National Park and Preserve 2012 quarters, were the last of 2012, and the 15th in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. The land was set aside as Mount McKinley National Park, and it harbors an ever-changing glacier-rich landscape.”  “Denali is six million acres of wild land bisected by one ribbon of road.” – nps.gov

The park expanded in 1980 and went from 2 million to 6 million acres after that.  Then the name was changed to Denali National Park & Preserve.  Within the park’s borders has stood the tallest mountain in North America, known as Mount McKinley, towering more than 20,000 feet high.”

Alaska’s native people migrated throughout the land with the seasons.  That is to say they would fish, gather plants, and hunt large mammals in the area. 

Visiting Denali National Park In Alaska

As a park this protects the wildlife and their habitats along with the people.  Primary species include grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep, moose and more.  Make Reservations to visit Denali National Park today!  Additionally, regard and respect the protective territorial.

You might spot a Bigfoot or other undiscovered species of creatures, so certainly don’t forget your wildlife camera!  Above all, invest in making memories you’ll be glad to share as stories with future generations to come.

“For years I wondered if ordinary people in the United States ever take photographs while out hiking in the woods and then discover afterwards that there was a Bigfoot watching them, unnoticed in the trees.” – Mount Denali

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2021 Alabama Quarter Tuskegee Airmen

2021 Alabama Quarter Tuskegee Airmen Commemorative Coin Errors, Varieties, & Values

2021 Alabama quarter errors and varieties exist!  Be vigilant for the airmen quarter variety and error coins flowing in circulation.  Furthermore, asking prices for Airmen quarter errors are five dollars and up in raw condition. 

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Burning Building Struck-through Airmen Quarter Error

If you observe the Ebay listings often, (check the sold listings,) then it’ll help you stay informed of current market value of 2021 quarter errors.  Additionally, keep in mind that condition impacts value, along with popularity of any anomaly. 

burning building quarter error 2021

For instance, “2021-P Tuskegee Airmen Burning Building Error Quarter Strike Through” quarters are struck-through  mint error coins, in which the struck through on the building looks like it’s on fire as the planes hover above it.  Notice, how the Alabama quarter error coin stays steady on the market with sold for prices of $20 and up!

Hunting for Coin Errors & Varieties

Additionally, I keep a 10X eye loupe stashed in my vehicle for checking change with.  Moreover, errors and die varieties set a coin apart from the masses produced, as being notably different from the rest.  Therefore, the eye appeal increases numismatic value.

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Arrows note a die crack on the buildings

If found in pristine condition, then the first option is to hold on to it for your own unique personal collection. The second option is to flip it for profit.   A coin microscope is a necessary tool for finding some varieties and errors.

Furthermore, it’s time consuming.  However I found it fun and rewarding!  Additionally, coins with errors visible to the naked eye are very valuable error coins!

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2021 Quarter Error

furthermore, dings and scratches are mistaken for errors by inexperienced collectors quite often.  However, genuine coin errors have been mistaken for post mint damage also.  Therefore, it’s best to get a specimen in front of as many eyes as possible.  It’s never a bad idea to get more than one opinion.

Moreover,  numismatic organizations and coin forums exist to get answers, about coins. They’ll enable you to build relationships with other collectors in the industry.   Learning numismatics lingo is vital for coin collectors. 

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Coin Appraisal

Additionally, a coin dealer nearby may do an examination and appraisal for you, if asked when you take it to a local pawn or coin shop.  I suggest an offer of a few dollars for their time and efforts, or make a purchase to help support their business in exchange for useful information.

Rare 2021 Error & Variety Quarters

Aside from rare struck-through errors, die clash errors exist on 2021 airmen quarter coins.  However, searching uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls of 2021 Alabama Tuskegee Airmen quarters, increases your chances of finding more than one rare mint error or variety coin in pristine condition.

Alabama Tuskegee Airmen Quarter Values

Furthermore, examining 2021 mint sets for errors and varieties ensures a mint state specimen.  Keep in mind that error and variety coins in flawless condition are worth the most money.  For instance, a 2021-P Tuskegee Airmen quarter graded MS68, sold for $421.00.

2021 p tuskegee airmen quarter error

Additionally, a 2021-D Alabama quarter graded MS68, sold for $800.00.  Moreover, a 2021-D Alabama quarter with the “First Strike” designation graded MS64, sold for $382.00.   However, these coins didn’t have any errors and weren’t varieties. They’re valuable because of their pristine condition.

Tuskegee Airmen Commemorative Quarter Dollar Design

“The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is located in Tuskegee, Alabama.  This place honors the achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen and the preservation of five structures at Morton Field.”

tuskegee quarter error

“The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American pilots who flew for the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.  Furthermore ,this included 1,000 pilots and more than 15,000 support staff of people of diverse backgrounds.  Additionally, their unique military record inspired reform in the Armed Forces.” 

“The quarter’s design features a pilot at Morton Field flight training facility. The words, “THEY FOUGHT TWO WARS” refers to fighting abroad in World War II as well as racism (uncivil treatment) at home.” – usmint.gov

Tuskegee Airmen Final National Park Quarter

If you find yourself making reservations in the area, consider visiting the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.  The Tuskegee Airmen were honored as the final America the Beautiful National Historic Park Quarter.

First, watch the coin examination below of a 2021 P Alabama Tuskegee Airmen national park quarter.    Finally, check out an examination of a Special Edition 75th Privy Mark West Point minted 2020 W Quarter. 

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2017 Ellis Island Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values




2017 Ellis Island New Jersey Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

2017 New Jersey Quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, this 2017 Ellis Island quarter is in circulated condition.  However, it displays interior die breaks.  Additionally, I call this one that pooch on the roof, and padlocked door variety coin.   

2017 ellis island quarter error
Arrow notes a die break in the shape of a pooch on the roof of the building on a 2017 quarter.

Furthermore, quarters like it have asking prices of five dollars and up in raw condition on Ebay.  Imagine finding a handful of these neat variety coins and then flipping them for a profit!  People are really doing it, myself included.




2017 Ellis Island National Park Quarter Varieties

Moreover, variety coins appeal to coin collectors.  Coinage remains ever popular in many countries around the globe.  Furthermore, they tell world history as artworks of our various cultures.  

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Arrow notes a die chip shaped as a padlock on the door of the building on the Ellis Island quarter

Die varieties are unique coin specimens that are unlike other strikes.  In other words, they make collections rarer than others. Moreover, some collectors collect die breaks by progression.




Finding Mint State Grade Variety Coins

Furthermore, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2017 New Jersey quarter errors and varieties is by searching original wrapped bank rolls.   Additionally, examining 2017 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

2017 new jersey quarter error
Arrow notes a die break in the young girl's hair on a 2017 Ellis Island New Jersey Quarter

A coin microscope is a must if you expect to find variety and error coins. For instance, observe the arrows noting the die markings in the images that otherwise might not be visible to the naked eye.




Die markings appear as die chips, die gouges, die clashes, doubling of the devices and more!  Additionally, not every coin dealer pays attention to or collects error and variety coins.  That’s why it’s always a good idea to get more than one opinion.  For instance, observe the sold listings on Ebay.

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Arrow notes a die chip formed at the girl's elbow on a 2017 Ellis Island Quarter
Collectible America The Beautiful National Park Quarters

Furthermore, the 50 states and America the beautiful national park quarters are very popular collectible coins, namely because they’re still easily accessible.  Furthermore, quarter varieties have obtained famous nicknames.  For instance, the “spitting horse” Delaware state quarter, notorious for a die crack on the coin appearing like the horse is spitting.

State & National Park Quarter Error & Variety Coins

Moreover, there’s the extra cactus leaves Arizona state quarter and the extra bear claw Alaska quarter, formed by die chips.  Others, such as the “Rolling rock” struck-through debris national park quarter error, aren’t so well-known. However, error and variety quarters are rare and can be extremely valuable. 

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Arrows note die breaks in the hair of the immigrants on the 2017 Ellis Island Quarter
2017 New Jersey Quarter Values

For instance, a 2017 P Ellis Island New Jersey quarter graded MS68, sold for $411.00.  Furthermore, a  2017 D Ellis Island New Jersey quarter graded MS68, sold for $391.00.  




Furthermore, those quarter dollars had no errors.  Moreover, the highest grades in the lowest populations impact value.  National park quarters must be in pristine condition to be worth so much money.

2017 p ellis island quarter errors
Slightly Misaligned Die
Ellis Island New Jersey Quarter Doubled Die Varieties

2017 New Jersey Ellis Island Liberty Statue national park quarter doubled die variety listings are available via doubleddie.com.  Furthermore, the doubling displays on the obverse of the 2017 quarter and is visible on the words “In God We Trust.”  




Additionally, a misaligned die strike is evident to the naked eye.  It’s easiest to observe that minor error, because the rim is not the same size all around the coin.

Ellis Island Quarter History

“The Ellis Island quarter was the fourth quarter to be released in 2017 as part of the America the beautiful national park quarters program.  The program began in 2010 and it honors various national landmarks in each of the 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. and the nation’s territories.” – coinvalues.com

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National Park Monument & Immigration Museum

“From 1892 to 1954 Ellis Island was the largest and most active immigration station in the United States.  Moreover, approximately 12 million immigrants were processed there.  For the majority of immigrants, Ellis Island was an “Island of Hope.”   It was the first stop on their way to new opportunities and experiences in the United States.”

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Unfortunately, for others it became the “Island of Tears,” a place where families were separated and individuals were denied entry into this country. Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965; the main building re-opened in September 1990 as the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.”- USMINT

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