The 2022 Sally Ride Quarter was mistakenly struck on a Jefferson Nickel planchet.
A 2022-P Sally Ride Quarter error coin, certified by Numismatic GuarantyCompany® (NGC®), realized an impressive $10,181 in aGreatCollectionsauctionon April 30, 2023. The coin, which was mistakenly struck on aJefferson Nickel planchet, is graded NGC Mint Error MS 67.
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Wrong planchet errors are dramatic because they often involve the truncation ofa coin's design. The smaller Nickel Planchet affected the words LIBERTY on theobverse as well as QUARTER DOLLAR and DR. SALLY RIDE on the reverse. Moderntechnology and quality control procedures have limited the number of mint errorsthat find their way into circulation, so a coin like this generates excitementin the numismatic community.
The Dr. Sally Ride Quarter was released as part of the inaugural year of theAmerican Women Quarter Program, which was introduced to honor outstanding womenin US history. Other women included in the 2022 series are Maya Angelou, WilmaMankiller, Nina Otero-Warren and Anna May Wong. To complement the American WomenQuarters Program, NGC introduced an elegant American Women label celebrating thefive women who are featured on the 2022 Quarters. The Sally Ride error coin isencapsulated with this label.
NGC-certified coins found in upcoming GreatCollections auctions include:
- a 1901-S Barber Quarter graded NGC MS 67 (item 1268625) with a starting bidof $160,000, with bidding ending May 7
- a 1926-S Buffalo Nickel graded NGC MS 65 (item 1066569) with a starting bidof $100,000, with bidding ending May 14
- a (1792) Copper Cent – Washington Born Virginia graded NGC MS 65 BN andpedigreed to the Eric P. Newman Collection (item 885736) with a starting bid of$80,000, with bidding ending May 7
- an 1878 Morgan Dollar - 7 Tailfeathers, Reverse of 1878 graded NGC MS 66 DPL(item 1350299) with a starting bid of $29,000, with bidding ending May 14
- an 1839 Braided Hair Cent Type of 1840 graded NGC MS 66 RB (item 1313900)with a starting bid of $0,000, with bidding ending May 7
- a 1932-S Washington Quarter graded NGC MS 66 (item 1362277) with a startingbid of $19,000, with bidding ending May 14
- a 1951-S Franklin Half Dollar graded NGC MS 67+ FBL (item 1362278) with astarting bid of $12,000, with bidding ending May 14
- a 1942-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar graded NGC MS 68 (item 1336045) with astarting bid of $10,000, with bidding ending May 14
- a Great Britain 2020 Gold 200 Pounds - Pay Attention 007 graded NGC PF 70Ultra Cameo (item 1135644) with a starting bid of $10,000
The price realized includes a buyer’s premium.
FAQs
In fact, one coin connoisseur bought the very first Dr. Sally Ride Quarter struck on a Jefferson Nickel planchet. Due to this rare error and high grade, it sold for $10,181. The coin was certified and graded by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as NGC MS-67 - sharply struck with few imperfections.
How much is the Dr Sally Ride quarter error worth? ›
The 2022 Sally Ride Quarter was mistakenly struck on a Jefferson Nickel planchet. A 2022-P Sally Ride Quarter error coin, certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®), realized an impressive $10,181 in a GreatCollections auction on April 30, 2023.
What is the most rare misprint coin? ›
1. The 1943 Copper Penny, with its incorrect planchet composition, stands out among rare US error coins. One of the most sought-after rare coin errors in US numismatic history, the 1943 Copper Penny, is highly coveted by collectors for its scarcity and historical significance.
What 1999 quarter is worth $10,000? ›
For evidence, look no further than a 1999 Georgia quarter whose value has been estimated as high as $10,000 due to errors. Georgia state quarters from 1999 have several types of errors, according to the U.S. Coins Guide website.
Which National Park quarters have errors? ›
Doubling has been reported on the 2012 Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (HI) and Denali National Park and Preserve (AK) quarters. These errors are categorized as "doubled dies" – indicating that the coining die had an area of misaligned impressions.
Which quarter is worth $35000? ›
Some 1970 Quarters Are Worth $35,000. Here's How To Spot Them! Do you notice anything different about this quarter? Believe it or not, this quarter sold on eBay for $35,000.
Why is a 1982 penny worth so much? ›
One reason these coins are so valuable has to do with what they are made of. As GOBankingRates previously reported, any penny minted before 1982 contains 95% copper. Copper pennies are a relatively common find in a penny roll, which lowers their value.
What quarter is worth $500? ›
Some error quarters are even more valuable due to their rarity. For example, some 2005-P Minnesota quarters with a doubled die error can be worth up to $500. The Wisconsin state quarter has also seen its fair share of errors.
What year is the quarter that's worth $2000? ›
Check Your Pockets Before You Use This 2004 Coin.
Do coin shops buy error coins? ›
We only buy error coins that are graded by PCGS or NGC.
This may or may not be an error to the coin. The coin world will often have error's that are recognized globally.
In 1943, the Lincoln Cent was supposed to be struck using a steel planchet covered with zinc due to a copper shortage because of the war. However, some leftover copper planchets from 1942 somehow ended up in the coining presses. This is arguably one of the rarest error coins in U.S. coin history.
How do you find out how much your error coins are worth? ›
See where your coin best compares, taking into account the error, grade, date/mintmark, and finding the most similar of those errors in appearance and description. Also, take a look at when the sale occurred. If it was recent, the price will be much more accurate than that reflected on a sale from 10 years ago.
What is a Sally Ride quarter? ›
The Dr. Sally Ride Quarter is the second coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Dr. Sally Ride was a physicist, astronaut, educator, and the first American woman to soar into space.
What is the error on the Wisconsin quarter? ›
Some Wisconsin quarter errors were found with an "extra cornstalk leaf" – either pointing down ("Low Leaf") or pointing up ("High Leaf"). The normal cause would be metal shavings accidentally lodged in the die, creating a gouge from the coin striking action.
How much is a 1994 D quarter worth? ›
1994 D Washington Quarter Value
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of June 2024, a Washington Quarter from 1994 in circulated condition is worth between $0.30 and $0.85. However, on the open market 1994 D Quarters in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $750.
Is a 2007 Wyoming quarter worth anything? ›
Price Guide and Information for 2007 Wyoming State Quarters
The most you should expect to get out of a double die error coin from Wyoming is about $5. However, the average circulation State Quarter is only worth the face value of $0.25.
