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.

2008 new mexico quarter error list
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!

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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2007 Washington Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2007 Washington State Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2007 Washington State quarter errors and varieties exist! Values vary and depend on a coin’s condition.  A die break, dubbed the 2007 Washington quarters as the “UFO on Mount Rainier,” or “Erupting Volcano” variety. 

state quarter worth money 2007 Washington

Furthermore, a die chip looks like a parasite in the gill of the fish. Moreover, this quarter dollar coin also shows a retained strike-through error on the fish, thereby making this 2007 Mt. Rainier Washington state quarter quite the collectible coin!

First, check out the examination footage in the video below.  Then keep scrolling to see all the die markings noted with arrows found on this state quarter.

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Arrorw notes a die chip resembling a parasite attacked to the salmon's gill

Moreover, known 2007 Washington Statehood doubled die obverse quarters are listed for comparison at doubleddie.com.  John Wexler is a respected numismatist who examines and attributes coins for collectors at affordable prices. Connect with him here.

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2007 Washington State Quarter Struck-through Wire Error
2007 Washington State Quarter Values

Asking prices for 2007 Washington quarter errors on Ebay vary between $5 and $50.00 dollars.  However, 2007 quarters don’t have to be an error or variety in order to be valuable.  For instance, a 2007-P 25C Washington State quarter graded MS69, sold at auction for $650.00.  Furthermore, MS70 is the highest grade any coin can receive.  

These coins are considered to be in flawless condition and are found in 2007 mint sets and uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, a 2007-D 25C Washington state quarter graded MS67, sold for just under $250.00.

2007 Washington Statehood Quarter Design

“Washington joined the Union in 1889 as our nation’s 42nd state, therefore its design is the 42nd in the 50 State Quarters Program. The reverse shows a king salmon fish jumping out of the water, with Mount Rainier in the background.”

2007 p washington quarter error
"UFO on Mount Rainer" or "Erupting Volcano" Variety

“The salmon is a symbol of Washington and of Pacific Northwest culture.  This fish has long nourished the native people of the Pacific Northwest, where Washington is located.”

“Mount Rainier is part of the Cascade Range that passes through the state, as a volcano covered by snow and glaciers. It hasn’t erupted in recent years, however it’s still considered an active volcano.  Furthermore, as a symbol, it seems to connect the eastern and western parts of the state because of its central location.”

state quarter errors with pictures

“Washington’s lush evergreen forests inspired a newspaperman named C.T. Conover to call Washington “The Evergreen State.” That title later became the state’s nickname.” – usmint.gov

Visiting Mount Rainier National Park

“Ascending 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape.  An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers.”

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2007 Washington Quarter Obverse

Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks the lower slopes.  Therefore, wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems.”  A lifetime of discovery awaits, so make your reservations and plan your visit today!

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Learn more about 2007 Utah state quarter errors next, or see what 2007 Wyoming doubled die quarters look like. 

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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. 

2007 Wyoming Quarter Errors, Varieties & Values

2007 Wyoming Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2007 Wyoming quarter errors and varieties exist!  Furthermore, if the die markings on this quarter don’t match yours, then compare your images to the 2007 Wyoming State quarter doubled die variety listings attributed by John Wexler.

wyoming quarter error
Arrows note a die break and doubling of the legs of the bucking horse

Furthermore, images of Wyoming quarter doubled die varieties are available via varietyvista.com.  If you prefer a book in hand, as many dealers do, then you’ll want to get access to the “Greysheet.”




Moreover, the “Cherry Picker’s Guide,” is a book praised by numerous numismatists.  Additionally, die variety and error coins make the collections of any collector more rare, and therefore increases value.

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Collar Die Clash Quarter Error
2007 Wyoming Quarter Values

Did you know that a 2007-P Wyoming doubled die reverse quarter graded MS66, sold for almost $500.00?  Furthermore, a 2007-D 25C Wyoming state quarter graded MS68, sold for $1225.00It takes an investment to cover the costs of submitting a coin for grading.  However, the return of investment may be far greater, and therefore worth the investment.




Grading & Certification

Furthermore, not all coins are worth submitting for grading.   Additionally, condition impacts grade and value.  Moreover, circulation wear and post mint damage prevents coins from getting the highest grade. 

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Arrow notes doubling on a 2007 Wyoming State Quarter

Get more than one opinion before sending a coin off for grading.  Most importantly, remember that people purchase the coin, not the holder. A coin designated as raw means it isn’t graded and hasn’t been authenticated by a grading company. 

However, it’s still worth more than face value.  The best chance of finding uncirculated bucking horse and rider Wyoming quarters is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, examining 2007 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

2007 quarter error
Die Deterioaration Doubling of "In God We Trust"
Coinage Tells History

If you do diligent research, you’ll find the hobby of coin collecting is like studying the history of governments around the globe.  For instance, the America the Beautiful and 50 state quarters programs became a hit as part of  “The Great American Coin Hunt.”




Wyoming Quarter Design

Furthermore, a bucking horse and rider displays on 2007 Wyoming quarter dollar coins.  Additionally, “Wyoming earned its nickname the “Equality State” for its role in granting full voting rights to women.”

“Not only was women’s suffrage first practiced in Wyoming, but this state was the first that enabled women to serve on juries and hold public office. Nellie Taylor Ross (elected in 1924,) was the first woman governor of the state of Wyoming.  Moreover, Ross became  the first woman appointed as the Director of the United States Mint, a position she held for 20 years.”

Finally, learn about “W” mint mark quarters released into circulation as 2019 and 2020 special edition coins. Moreover, with only 10 million total minted, they’re worth a lot more money than just face value.  Happy Hunting!

"A lot of people have collected with their kids to spark their interest in history, geography or the states, because it's something fun to do and educational too.” - Star Tribune

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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.

2008 quarters
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.”

Oklahoma quarter error
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
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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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2003 Maine Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2003 Maine Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2003 Maine quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, this 2003 P Maine quarter was found in an original wrapped bank roll.  Furthermore, the image below displays an arrow noting a die chip forming an extra rock on the side of the cliff.   Additionally, observe a 2003 S Maine proof quarter dollar struck-through string error below.  It’s sealed in a 2003 proof set.  

2003 maine quarter error
Arrows note an Extra Rock On The Cliff Formed By Die Chips on 2003 Maine Quarter
Finding Rare & Valuable State Quarters

First, rare and valuable quarters are still attainable. Moreover, coins with the lowest population of the highest grades are the most valuable.  In other words, it’s easiest to find quarters like this searching through original bank rolls or mint sets.   For instance, a keen-eyed teenager once found a penny worth a lot of money in his lunch change.




Maine State Quarter Values

Varieties and errors are a great way to obtain additional value in any coin collection. However, they don’t have to be errors or varieties to be valuable. For instance, a 2003-P Maine quarter graded MS68, sold for $646.00.

2003 maine quarter value
Arrows Note Die Dots Next To The "S" & "T" in STATES
Proof-Like State Quarters

“As of July  1st, 2019, PCGS began bestowing the PL designation to all qualifying Mint State United States and world coins, medals, and tokens regardless of type.  However, these coins must meet certain standards for the proof-like (PL) designation




For instance, “clear reflection must be observable in the fields on both sides of the coin while viewed from two to four inches away.  Cloudiness or striations may impede the reflectivity on eligible Proof-like coins.”  – PCGS
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50 State Quarters Program

“Launched in 1999, the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program was a 10-year initiative.  Moreover, it honored each of the nation’s states in the order that they ratified the Constitution, or admitted into the Union.  Each state quarter was produced for 10 weeks.” – usmint.gov




2003 Maine Quarter Design

“The finalists for the Maine state quarter, the 23rd in the series, honored its coastal status and maritime activity.  The winning state quarter design features Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, first commissioned by John Quincy Adams in 1827.” 

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2003 Maine Quarters

“The great state of Maine is the subject of the fourth-scarcest circulation-strike coin of the 50 State Quarters.  The 2003 state quarter is difficult to find in mint state condition due to the use and wear during circulation.”




However, uncirculated original bank rolls of 2003 Maine quarters are still obtainable via secondary markets.  Remember, the quarters with the highest mint state grades are the shiny ones in flawless condition.

maine 1820 quarter worth 2003

Furthermore, observe the recent sold listings on Ebay of graded and authenticated 2003 Maine state quarters to get an idea of current market value.

rare quarters to look for 2003
State Quarter Errors & Varieties

Interesting state quarter varieties and errors sell for $10 to $20 in raw condition.  Popular quarters like the 2008 Alaska bear with the extra claw, and the 2008 Arizona quarter with extra cactus leaves, generated additional profit as more collectors became aware of those varieties.  




2003 S Maine Proof Quarter Dollar Error

Additionally, struck through errors exhibit evidence of the strike-through, such as of a piece of thread, a dropped element, or other foreign object impacting the appearance of a coin.  Moreover, anomalies as such make US coins like extremely rare and very valuable.  Observe for yourself!

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Arrow notes a struck through string error on a 2003-S Maine Proof quarter

A struck through string error quarter like the 2003 Maine state quarter in the image above, makes a specimen one of a kind, therefore rare, and far more valuable.  Why? Because variety and error coins are aggressively sought after by coin collectors worldwide.




Moreover, proof quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.  For instance, a 2003-S 25C Maine Silver, DCAM (Proof) graded PF70, sold at auction for $604.00.

Finding Mint State Grade Coin Specimens with Errors

The best chance of finding an undiscovered variety or error state quarter in mint state condition is by investing in and searching through uncirculated original wrapped quarter rolls.

Furthermore, the most serious variety and error coin seekers even purchase 2003 mint sets to examine.  I was fortunate to obtain one with the struck through string mint error in a 2003 mint set.

2003 Maine Quarter Errors

Furthermore, a 2003 D Maine quarter missing clad layer exists. Studying the way coins are produced and how mint errors happen, helps to accurately identify them.Check out  Rare W quarters next!  This website is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here.

2000 Virginia Quarter Errors & Varieties

2000 Virginia State Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

2000 Virginia State quarter errors and varieties exist!  Anomalies like the ones found on this Jamestown 1607-2007 1788 Virginia quarter add to their values.  Furthermore, there are still some hiding in circulation!  Look for a 2000 Virginia State Quarter like this!

2000 Virginia quarter error

Moreover, this 2000 Virginia State Quarter was found after searching through and examining a box of wrapped bank rolls.  Furthermore, “Filled Date” errors are the result of the die aging over time, as the formation of die cracks, chips, and interior die breaks show up on coins. 

2000 Virginia Quarter Errors

Observe a filled date state quarter error.  Furthermore,  a die chip displaying as an extra flag on the flag pole.  Look also between the sails located just below the date.  Additionally, searching 2000 mint sets for errors and varieties ensures a mint state grade specimen.

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2000 Jamestown Virginia Quarter Doubled Die Varieties

Arrows note a die crack on the boat that extends from a die chip towards the rim.  2000 Virginia quarter doubled die varieties can be compared to images listed at doubleddie.com.  

No doubling was evident on this Jamestown quarter.  However, the reverse anomalies still makes it a collectible state quarter error coin. 

virginia state quarter error
Virginia Quarter Values

Furthermore, state quarters do not have to have errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.  For instance, a  2000 Virginia state quarter in pristine condition sold for $400.00.   Additionally, a 2000-D 25C Virginia quarter that graded AU55, sold at auction for $1,610.00. 

Additionally, values differ from coin to coin.  Moreover, condition impacts value.  Furthermore, the value depends not only on the error or variety designations, but also the condition of the coin.  

2000 virginia quarter errors

For instance, observe the recent sold listings on Ebay implying current market values of five dollars and up as raw or ungraded coin specimens.

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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.

2008 alaska quarter
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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2008 Arizona Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values




2008 Arizona State Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2008 Arizona state quarter errors and varieties exist!  Arizona quarter coins are famous for the extra cactus leaves.  Moreover, observe this unique 2008 quarter coin specimen, retrieved from a change machine at a laundromat.

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Arrows note "extra cactus" die chip on an Arizona quarter
Arizona State Quarter Errors

Furthermore, “coin roll hunters discovered die chips covering the “2” or first “0” in the year of “2008.”  Die markings like these are what give 2008 Arizona quarters a considerable bump in value, especially those in pristine condition.




Furthermore, at the height of its popularity people paid upwards of $150 for a single Arizona quarter.  Additionally, the current value is around $3 to $5 on Ebay.

error quarters to look for 2008-p

However, “higher quality quarters with various errors can sell for up to $30 or more, depending on the condition of the coin.”  – TreasurePursuits.com




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Note the die breaks on the reverse side of the coin, where “extra cactus leaves” are.  The artist’s initials are completely covered.  Moreover, the break varies in size from coin to coin.  Additionally, coin collectors collect coins like this by the progression of die breaks.

2008 arizona quarter errors

Furthermore, the bigger the die break, or if it has many die breaks, then the more valuable the coin.  However, Arizona quarters don’t have to have any errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.




2008 Arizona Quarter Values

For instance,  a 2008 D Arizona quarter graded MS68, sold for $1,450.00.   Furthermore, a 2008 P Arizona quarter graded MS68, sold for $1,175,00.

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Moreover, some 2008 quarters have a special strike.  For instance, a 2008 P Satin Finish Arizona quarter graded SP69, sold for $150.00. Finally, a 2008 D Satin Finish Arizona quarter graded SP69, sold for $160.00.

The best way to find rare uncirculated 2008 Arizona quarter errors and varieties in mint state condition is to purchase and hunt through original bank wrapped rolls.  Additionally, don’t forget to examine 2008 mint sets for them.

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Arizona State Quarter Design

“The Arizona quarter features the Grand Canyon and a Saguaro cactus. A banner reading “Grand Canyon State” separates the Canyon from the cactus, which doesn’t grow in the Grand Canyon.” 




“Furthermore, the flower of the cactus is the state flower of Arizona. The Grand Canyon joined the National Park system in 1919 and is visited by more than four million tourists a year.”

2008 quarter error

“Moreover, covering more than 1 million acres in northwestern Arizona, the Canyon was sculpted by the mighty Colorado River.  At its deepest point, the Canyon is 6,000 feet deep, and it gets as wide as 18 miles across, making it one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Additionally, rare plant and animal species live and thrive in Arizona.

Doubled Die Variety Coins: Arizona Quarters

Arizona state quarter doubled die varieties exist!  Furthermore, listings to compare images to are available doubleddie.com.




First, watch the videos of the coin examination noting the Arizona quarter with the extra cactus leaf die chip.  Then, Check out a rare 2020 Weir Farm West Point quarter with a die crack!

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