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2013 Ohio Quarter: Perry’s Victory Doubled Die Variety




2013 Ohio Quarter
Perry’s Victory Doubled Die Variety Coin

2013 Ohio quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, a 2013 Ohio Perry’s Victory National Park Quarter found in a bank roll. Furthermore, it’s clearly a circulated coin.

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However, it’s still a rarity and potentially valuable because it is a doubled die obverse and reverse variety.  Note the marked photos in the images.  Moreover, check out 2013 doubled die listings on doubleddie.com.  It’s how I knew I’d found a unique specimen.




Furthermore, the best chance of finding rare and valuable 2013 Ohio National Park Quarter errors and varieties in mint state condition is by searching through original wrapped rolls. Additionally, examining 2013 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

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2013 Ohio Perry’s Victory National Park Quarter Values

2013 Ohio quarters don’t necessarily have to be an error or variety to be valuable. The more flawless the specimen is, the higher the coin’s grade. For instance, a 2013-P 25C Perry’s Memorial NP quarter dollar coin graded MS68, sold for $995.00 in 2021.




Furthermore, a 2013-D Perry’s Memorial NP quarter dollar graded MS68, sold for $500.00 in 2018. Finally, a 2013-S Perry’s Memorial NP quarter graded Ms67, sold for $140.00 in 2018.  In other words, these quarters are valuable because of their pristine condition.

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In addition to auction values, 2013 Ohio quarters are selling in raw condition on Ebay for a few dollars and up.  However, it also depends on condition and the type of error or variety coin.  




Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Quarter

“Ohio’s Memorial site was established and honors those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. Furthermore, it celebrates the long-lasting peace among Britain, Canada and the U.S.”

“The reverse design depicts the statue of Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry with the Peace Memorial located in the distance. The memorial is one of the tallest of its kind in the U.S. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial.” – usmint.gov

First, check out the video below of fellow coin enthusiast examining a large die chip on Perry’s Shoulder. Then, check out a 2013 Mount Rushmore Quarter Doubled Die Variety Coin!

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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.   

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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.

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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.

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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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