Coin collecting is a fun hobby that can be lucrative if you know what you’re looking for. Quarters minted in the United States can have a value far exceeding 25 cents, depending on their age, features, history, errors, condition, and scarcity.
The mint state of a coin – whether it was circulated or uncirculated, also factors into its value.
Check out these highly sought-after coins to see if your quarters are valuable.
Potential Value: $344 – $21,150
The 1937 Washington quarter, minted in Philadelphia, sells from as low as $344 to $21,150, depending on the coin’s condition.
Potential Value: $81 – $16,450
The circulated version of the 1950-S Washington quarter has a resale value of $81, while the uncirculated variety is worth at least $16,450.
Potential Value: $142 – $17,400
Regarding minting mistakes on coins, some errors are rarer than others, and this rarity substantially drives up its value.
Potential Value: $40 – $275
The 2005 Minnesota quarter is one of the 50 state quarters minted that year. Its selling price range of $40 to $275 far exceeds its face value due to a double-die error.