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Ever seen stories about people who stumble across rare coins that are worth big bucks? That could be you if you have certain quarters at home. That's because there are a series of quarters out there that are worth far more than the 25 cents you're used to. Instead, some of these coins are worth hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars.
Curious if your jar of spare change could be hiding a literal goldmine? Keep reading to find out which rare quarters are worth the most, and how to see if you have any of the jingling in your pocket.
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1943-S Washington Quarter Doubled Die - Valued at up to $575
While some coins may be rare because of how few there are of them, others are worth a lot more than face value due to the face of the coins themselves, which is the case with the 1943-S Washington quarter, according to Remitly. Some of these coins appear to have two images because of an error in the die used to mint them.
You can also see the doubling effect where it says "IN GOD WE TRUST" as well as on parts of the Liberty profile. You may need a magnifying glass to catch the misprint, but when you find one, you'd better hold onto it since the coin trading site JM Bullion says it can be worth up to $575 for some lucky folks.
1950-D/S Washington Quarter Overmintmark - Valued at up to $14,400
Those misprints can really be worth a lot in some cases, as happened with the 1950-D/S Washington quarter. This error is actually a bit more noticeable, since the coins were originally minted with an S on them. However, the Denver Mint didn't realise it at the time and added a D mint mark right over top of it.
The end result was a coin that has both a D and S printed right over top of one another, which the GreySheet says has contributed to these coins going for any where between $15.47 and $14,400.
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1932-S Washington Quarter - Valued at up to $28,600
Trying to rustle up a few extra bucks by searching your change drawer? Well, if you find the 1932-S Washington quarter, you could be looking at more than a few extra dollars. That's because the quarter is currently listed at $28,600 on the coin valuation site Apmex.
Remitly says only 408,000 of these coins were minted, making them pretty rare. IT was also produced by the San Francisco Mint, where it was deemed one of the lowest-mintage Washington coins. That's likely because this coin was minted during the Great Depression, when demand for coins was low. Even well-worn coins from this collection can be worth upwards of $100, making it worth keeping an eye out for.
1932-D Washington Quarter - Valued at up to $143,750
And finally, our big winner is the Washington quarter from 1932. There were just 436,800 of these coins made at the Denver Mint, making it a hot commodity among collectors. According to Remitly, it's one of the hardest coins to come by, which is likely why it can fetch such a pretty penny (pun intended) when you get your hands on it.
Even those in rough shape are good for a payday, according to the blog, and some well-circulated pieces have fetched $100 in the past.
Think you may have an expensive quarter in your collection? The best way to find out is to do a little research first, then reach out to a reputable coin collector in your area for more information, including how to determine exactly what your coin is worth.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
