1999 Delaware Quarter: Spitting Horse Quarters

1999 Spitting Horse Delaware Quarter

1999 Delaware State quarter errors and varieties are collectible coins.  For instance, this 1999 quarter famously displays the “Spitting Horse” quarter error.  It is a 1999 p quarter.  However, this error may be found on 1999 Delaware quarters from all the mints.

Furthermore, this error got the name for a die crack displaying from the rim to the horse’s mouth.  Quarters like this sometimes sell for $35.00 or more in raw condition on Ebay.  (Scroll down and click on sold to see the sold listings.)

delaware spitting horse quarter

Furthermore, ANACS and NGC are two inexpensive grading companies as options for those on a budget that wanting to get their coins attributed, graded, and encapsulated.  The condition of the coins, and the prominence of errors or anomalies on them. contributes to their increased value.

Additionally, the Delaware state quarter released in 1999. It represents The First State.  This coin celebrates Caesar Rodney’s historic horseback ride in 1776. – usmint.gov

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1999 Delaware Quarter Value

Furthermore, a 1999-P 25C Delaware State quarter graded MS66, sold at auction for $4,888.00.  One graded MS69 has an estimated price guide value of $14,000!  Moreover, a 1999-D 25C Delaware state quarter graded MS64, sold at auction for $1,380.00.

Additionally, a Delaware state quarter graded MS69 has an estimated value of $9,500.  Those quarter dollar coins are valuable strictly based on the condition of the coin and are not the famous spitting horse quarter.

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1999 Delaware Quarter Doubled Dies

Moreover, the coin with the lowest population of the highest grade gets the greater value.  In other words, that’s why it’s recommended to buy original wrapped rolls to search for obtaining mint state grade coins.  Keep in mind, both 1999 P and 1999 D Delaware State Quarters display doubled dies.

For instance, images for comparison are available at doubleddie.com.  Remember to consider the condition of the quarter.  Those in mint state grades are the most valuable quarters.  However, those in low grades may still sell.  Additionally, searching 1999 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

1999 Quarter Doubled Die Obverse Variety Coin

Look for doubling under Washington’s ear lobe.  Check out an examination of a 1999 Delaware quarter doubled die obverse variety by clicking here. Additionally, please like the footage and subscribe to my coin examination channel, thank you!

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State Quarters are Worth Money

Many rare state quarters display similar die cracks and other anomalies.  For instance, check out a 2004 Michigan State Quarter2003 Illinois State Quarter, and a 2003 Missouri State Quarter.

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