2009 Guam Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

2009 Guam Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2009 Guam quarter errors and varieties exist!  Furthermore, more are waiting to be discovered.  For instance, forty five million Guam quarters were minted at the Philadelphia mint, and more than one doubled die variety exists. 

2009 guam quarter error
Guam Quarter Doubled Die Varieties

For instance, observe a doubled die obverse listed via doubleddie.com.  More images to compare are listed via varietyvista.com.  Additionally, Guam quarter varieties refer to special Satin Finish strikes. 

2009 Guam Quarters are Key Dates

Collectors begun to hoard any quarters with 2009 dates in pristine condition early on, due to the discovery of their low mintage.  Furthermore, 2009 quarters are more valuable in pristine condition, with or without any errors. 

guam quarter error

Meanwhile, mintage was low because the recession caused people to dump all their change at the bank for all of 2007 and 2008, to keep the bills paid. Production halted in 2009 over a recession.

2009 Guam Quarter Values

The best chance of finding rare and valuable Guam quarter errors and varieties in mint state grades is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls!  Additionally, examining 2009 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.  However, keep in mind that 2009 Guam quarters don’t have to be errors or varieties to be valuable.

2009 guam quarter

For instance, a Washington D.C. and U.S. Territories collectible 2009-P Guam Quarter certified with a mint state grade of MS66, sold for nearly $500.00Moreover, a 2009-D 25C Guam quarter graded MS68, sold for $94.00.  Further still, a 2009-D Guam Satin Finish strike graded SP69, sold for $160.00.

D.C. & U.S. Territories 2009 Guam Design

“The Western world first learned about Guam when explorer Ferdinand Magellan landed there in 1521. The Spanish ruled the island until the 20th century, using it as a port for ships traveling between Mexico and the Philippines.”

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American troops took over during the Spanish-American War.  Japan held it for two years during World War II, but the United States regained control.  Then the peoples of Guam became American citizens in 1950, and set up their own government under the US Secretary of the Interior.

Guam is Land of the Chamorro

Additionally, the Guam quarter is the third in the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program.  In Guam quarter designs, a map of Guam is center stage.  Furthermore, the southern part of the island is mountainous while the northern part is flatter, surrounded by cliffs dropping to the sea.   Moreover, Guam’s motto, and part of the quarter’s design, translates to “Guam, Land of the Chamorro.

The design also features a latte and a flying proa. A latte is a large goblet-shaped stone, used for centuries in Micronesia to hold important buildings up.  The latte symbolizes the culture of Guam’s native people, the Chamorro.

The flying proa is a type of canoe with a sail.  Chamorro craftsmen used to build swift but stable boats, able to change direction without turning around by shifting the sails.  As a symbol, the proa speaks of Chamorro history, invention, and discovery.” – usmint.gov

Watch the examination of a 2009 P Guam Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) Quarter Above.  Then check out an examination of a 2019 Guam Quarter.   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. 

1964 Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1964 Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

1964 silver quarter mint errors and varieties exist.  No one knows exactly how many 1964 Washington with the reverse of 1965 quarter dollars were struck, but they’ve been found.   Furthermore, they’re very valuable American quarters and not a lot of people know it.  Keep reading to learn about rare 1964 quarter variety types.

1964 quarter error

For instance, “also called Type C Reverse, or (RDV-003,) these 90 percent silver coins display crisp feather detail on the eagle.  Furthermore, the design change initiated was to accommodate striking 1965 Washington quarter dollars on a copper-nickel clad planchet.

Additionally, dies intended to strike copper-nickel clad coins were instead impressed with a D Mint mark and used to strike silver counterparts.” – coinworld.com

1964 quarter type c
Silver Quarter Transitional Errors

“Three transitional reverse styles exist among 1964 silver quarters.  They are the Type A (normal), Type B (meant for proof dies), and Type C (meant for use in 1965).” – error-ref.com.  

Moreover, Type C is the only transitional reverse.  Study more about Washington Quarters Reverse Design Varieties (RDV,) made available by the California State Numismatic Association.

1964 quarter value
Valuable 1964 Silver Quarters

Furthermore, the final year Washington quarters were produced with 90% silver was in 1964.  However, 1965 quarters mistakenly struck on silver planchets also exist.   Moreover, those quarters are just as coveted! 

1964 Quarter Value

For instance, a 1964-D 25C Type C Rev FS-901 graded MS66, sold for $2350.00.  However, a 1965 Washington Quarter Struck on 90% Silver Planchet graded AU53, had an asking price of more than $6,000.00!

1964 american quarter value

Furthermore, the 1964-D Type C die variety is scarce, therefore even the lowest grades have higher premiums.  All 1964 Quarters, regardless of grade, are worth more than face value due to their silver metal content.  Observe the asking prices of silver quarters for sale on Amazon.  Furthermore, observe the listings on Ebay to get an idea of current market prices.  1964 quarter errors and varieties increase the value. 

1964-D RPM D/D Quarter Die Variety

“A repunched mint mark occurs when the letter punch used to punch the mint mark into the die leaves two or more offset impressions.  Moreover, those impressions overlap.  However, a completely separate secondary mint mark is a rarity.” – ERROR-REF

1964 quarter error list

Furthermore, comparable images of a 1964-D  Washington quarter RPM  D/D Mint mark variety. Silver Quarters are observable via varietyvista.com. Die cracks and chips are common on coins, and those markings are how varieties get their name.  For instance, the bird with the twig quarter is a die gouge. 

Moreover, the 1964 is no exception.  Die markings are useful for determining the age or stage of a die.  Die cracks and breaks that earn nicknames become highly sought after.  For instance, observe the 2008 Alaska “extra claw” quarter.

If you’re internet savvy, then observe how others list their coins on Ebay to get an idea for how to list yours.   Furthermore, if you’re not comfortable listing for yourself, then find a local coin shop or dealer to appraise your coin and possibly consign with.

silver quarter errors

Additionally, different reverse design die stages are available with images to compare via varietyvista.com.  Moreover, 1964-D doubled die coin varieties are listed on the website of coin expert John Wexler.

Rare Silver Quarters Worth Money

People who don’t pay attention to pocket change may very well be handing over thousands of dollars in the form of a single silver quarter.  Check your change!

valuable silver quarters

Finally, modern coins are valuable too!  For instance, check out the West Point Mint QuartersThis 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.

1945 Mercury Dime Error

1945 Mercury Dime Errors, Varieties, & Values

1945 mercury dime errors and varieties exist!  Furthermore, mercury dimes are worth money regardless of condition because of their silver content.  In other words, 1945 dimes are 90% silver.

liberty head dime value

Moreover, the rarest 1945 mercury dime varieties display obverse and reverse doubling.  However, a 1945 dime doesn’t have to be a variety or an error to be worth money.   For instance, a “Full Bands” variety drastically increases value.  Full bands display clear details.  In other words, the dime in the image of above is not with a full bands designation.  Furthermore, condition impacts value.

1945 Mercury Dime Value

For instance, a 1945 10C Mercury Dime graded MS67, sold for $5,520.00.  Furthermore, a 1945 10C dime graded MS67+FB, sold for $96,000.00.  In other words, some of the rarest most expensive dimes are still in circulation, so pay attention to your pocket change.  

1945 silver dime error
Circle notes a struck through debris 1945 dime error

Additionally, mercury dime error and variety coins are popular collectible silver coins.  Rare error and variety mercury dimes in flawless condition are worth investing in.   Moreover, always seek more than one opinion when getting an appraisal.  The more eyes on your coin, the better. 

1945 Doubled Die Dime Varieties

Furthermore, the best chance of finding extremely rare and valuable 1945 dime errors and varieties is by searching through bags and rolls of uncirculated silver dimes.  Moreover, examining 1945 mint sets ensures a mint state specimen.

dime 1945 mercury silver

Furthermore, get a coin microscope to identify doubled die varieties.  1945 doubled die coin varieties with images to compare mercury dimes are available via doubleddie.com.   Additionally, varietyvista.com has listings with images available to assist with comparing die markings.

Furthermore, it’s a good idea to keep a 10X loupe on hand, to check pocket change, or coin collections at garage and estate sales.  In addition to those, magnifier applications are available to download on mobile phones. 

The slight wear leaves the majority of the designs on this 1945 winged liberty head mercury dime looking crisp and sharp.  Liberty’s hair above the eye is evidently worn.  However this silver dime is a struck-through error coin. 

Furthermore, details of the winged liberty head show some smoothness, implying a moderately circulated coin.  Moreover, 1945 dimes in extremely fine condition are reasonable additions to coin collections while collectors search for an uncirculated example.

best selling coin microscope
Best Selling Coin Microscopes

The Mint issued the last dimes with 90% silver content in 1964.  Learn how to cherry pick mercury dimes, readings books such as “Treasure Hunting Mercury Dimes,” by Jon Wexler and Kevin Flynn.

silver roosevelet dimes
Silver Roosevelt Dimes

Furthermore, these silver Roosevelt dimes aren’t in MS condition, nor are they errors or varieties.  However, because they’re composed of 90% silver, they’re worth their weight in silver.  Silver dimes like these are worth trading in at a coin shop nearby to further invest in coin roll hunting, so don’t toss them back into circulation!

First, watch more videos about the values of Mercury Dimes. Then, learn about rare 2020 V75 Privy Mark West Point Mint Quarters!  Finally, Happy Hunting!

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