Why is the Delaware quarter rare?

Errors on the 1999 Delaware State Quarter There is only one error for the state of Delaware. Due to die cracks at the Philadelphia Mint, it appears as if the horse is spitting. Collectors who come across this coin will notice a hairline crack that extends from the horse's mouth towards the edge of the coin.
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Is there anything special about the Delaware quarter?

Reverse Description: The Delaware coin is the first coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and was released on January 4, 1999. Delaware, admitted into the Union on December 7, 1787, themed the coin, The First State. This coin celebrates Caesar Rodney's historic horseback ride in 1776.
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What makes a Delaware quarter valuable?

The standard 1999 Delaware clad quarters in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.25. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Both the 1999 P Delaware quarter and 1999 D Delaware quarter are each worth around $2 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.
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How rare is the Delaware quarter?

Over the years, the 1999 Spitting Horse Delaware quarter has proven more common than initially thought. Interest in this coin has also waned some, dragging prices downward. But this fascinating variety still fetches $10 to $20.
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What 2021 quarters are rare?

The 2021-S Tuskegee Airmen National Quarter from the San Francisco Mint. The Tuskegee Airmen National Park Quarter is the final release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Each of these coins are in brilliant uncirculated condition.
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1999 Delaware Quarter Worth Money - How Much Is It Worth and Why?



What's special about the 2021 quarter?

In 2021, the U.S. Mint began minting and issuing quarters with a reverse design depicting General George Washington crossing the Delaware River prior to the Battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War.
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What is a 1999 Delaware quarter Error worth?

Collectors who come across this coin will notice a hairline crack that extends from the horse's mouth towards the edge of the coin. Depending on the size of the crack, a collector could find their error coin valued between $5 and $20. However, the average circulation State Quarter is only worth the face value of $0.25.
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What is the rarest quarter?

The Top 15 Most Valuable Quarters
  • 1834 Proof Capped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1841 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter. ...
  • 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1828 Capped Bust Quarter - Repunched Denomination 25/5/50C. ...
  • 1838 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter - No Drapery. ...
  • 1805 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1850 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
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What is a 2015 Delaware quarter worth?

Clad Quarters

Both the 2015 P Bombay Hook quarter and 2015 D Bombay Hook quarter are each worth around $0.75 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $1.
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What quarters should I keep?

Here's a list of modern quarters worth money:
  • 1932–1964 Washington Quarters. 1940-S Washington quarter. ...
  • 1932-D Washington Quarters. 1932-D Washington quarter. ...
  • 1932-S Washington Quarters. 1932-S Washington quarter. ...
  • 1982 and 1983 Washington Quarters. ...
  • 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarters. ...
  • 2005 Minnesota Doubled Die Quarters.
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What quarter says In God We Rust?

2005-P Kansas Filled Die Quarter ("IN GOD WE RUST")

design. Like all mechanical devices, a coin press needs lubricant to prevent its moving metal parts from damaging each other. In this case, some lubricating grease escaped from the machinery onto the surface of the 2005-P Kansas quarter obverse die then in use.
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Are 2020 quarters rare?

Did you know that a 2020-W quarter is a rare coin? Only a few 2020-W quarters were made and released into circulation... so be sure to check your pocket change! That's right, none were included in coin sets. If you happen to be lucky enough to find one, you can see here how much your 2020-W quarter is worth.
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How much is the Delaware spitting horse quarter worth?

The Spitting Horse Delaware quarter error is worth as much as $20... and it can be found in your pocket change! Here's where and what to look for on a 1999 Delaware quarter. Plus, see how much this error coin is worth AND how much all other Delaware quarters are worth, too.
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What will quarters look like in 2022?

Beginning in 2022, and continuing through 2025, the U.S. Mint will issue up to five new reverse designs each year. The obverse of each coin will maintain a likeness of George Washington, but is different from the design used during the previous quarter program.
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What will 2021 quarters look like?

The 2021 National Park Quarter is Tuskegee Airmen, (AL). The final coin for 2021, until the new series begins in 2022, will be Washington Crossing the Delaware.
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What coins are collectors looking for?

Top 10 Coins Worth Collecting
  • 01 of 10. 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 02 of 10. 1921 Peace Dollar. ...
  • 03 of 10. 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. ...
  • 04 of 10. 1914-D Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 05 of 10. 1955/55 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 06 of 10. 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 07 of 10. 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
  • 08 of 10. 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter: Type 1.
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What 2000 quarters are worth money?

The U.S. Sun recently reported that a rare quarter — minted in the year 2000 with an error on it — has sold for $216 on eBay. The coin is part of the state Washington quarters series featuring New Hampshire, but it was struck onto a Jefferson nickel. But that's not the most expensive rare coin, the U.S. Sun reports.
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What is a spitting eagle quarter?

As of July 18, 2013 NGC announced that it will now attribute the "Spitting Eagle" variety of the 1983-P Washington Quarters. The variety is identified by a die crack-- a raised line caused by the deterioration of a coining die--near the mouth of the eagle on the reverse.
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What is the quarter crossing the Delaware?

The Washington Crossing the Delaware quarter is identical to its predecessors, consisting of a copper-nickel clad exterior bonded to a core of pure copper. It weighs 5.67 grams and has a diameter of 24.26 millimeters. The Mint released the Washington Crossing the Delaware quarter into circulation on April 5.
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Are any of the state quarters collectible?

State quarters are still circulating and can be collected right out of your pocket change. Therefore, most circulated examples are only worth their face value of 25 cents. Nice uncirculated sets are worth slightly more.
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How many crossing the Delaware quarters are there?

Combined mintages are: ➤ 2020: 2,768,000,000. ➤ 2019: 1,656,600,000. ➤ 2018: 1,853,114,000.
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How much is a 2022 d quarter worth?

George Washington Crossing the Delaware quarter dollar. The 100-coin bags of circulation quality 2022 quarter dollars from either the Denver Mint or Philadelphia Mint will cost $40 in 2022 compared to $34.95 in 2020.
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How much is a 2020 bat quarter worth?

The P Bat quarter is also known as the 2020 P American Samoa quarter. This coin's value is $0.56 to $1.14 in the MS+ mint condition.
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Why are there no 1933 quarters?

No quarters were struck at any mint in 1933, as there was an oversupply caused by the 1932 issue.
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