The 7 Most Valuable Quarters You Need to Look For—Could You Have One?

Most quarters are only worth 25 cents, but a rare few can fetch thousands—or even millions—at auction! Whether due to low mintage, errors, or special features, these quarters have become prized collectibles.

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1932-D Washington Quarter – Worth Up to $90,000 With only 436,800 minted, the 1932-D quarter is a rare find. If you spot a “D” mint mark below the eagle on the back, you could be holding a small fortune.

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1932-S Washington Quarter – Up to $30,000 Similar to the Denver version, the San Francisco-minted 1932 quarter had a low mintage of 408,000. In mint condition, it can sell for five figures.

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1976 Bicentennial Quarter (Silver or Error) – $5,000+ Some 1976 Bicentennial Quarters were made with 40% silver, and certain error versions (double dies, missing clad layers) have been sold for thousands.

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1955 Doubled Die Quarter – $50,000+ A famous minting error caused 1955 quarters to have double lettering, especially in “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” If you find one, it’s worth a fortune!

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2004 Wisconsin “Extra Leaf” Quarter – Up to $10,000 Some Wisconsin state quarters have an extra leaf on the corn husk due to a minting error. These rare quarters can sell for thousands.

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1823/2 Capped Bust Quarter – Over $100,000 This quarter features a minting overdate, where a “3” was struck over a “2” in the date. Extremely rare, this coin has sold for over $100,000.

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1796 Draped Bust Quarter – Over $1.5 Million As the first U.S. quarter ever minted, the 1796 Draped Bust is a true numismatic treasure. Only 6,146 were made, and collectors pay millions for one in top condition!

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