COIN collectors are willing to pay big bucks for a quarter with an error that is easy to spot.
On TikTok, one collector explained exactly what to look for to find the 1971 coin.
Jake (@milkman140) held up the quarter in a video so viewers could get a close look.
“I’m going to show you what to look for if you want $8,000,” he says.
The quarter should be from 1971 and have a D mint mark, which signifies that it was minted in Denver.
On the reverse of the coin, the words “United States of America” and “Quarter Dollar” appear to be doubled.
Finding one of these quarters in Mint State (MS) of 65 or higher can earn you at least $8,000, he says.
One with a grade of Extremely Fine (XF) 40 sold for $840, according to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS).
SILVER LININGS
Another coin collectors have spent big money on is from 1965.
Fellow TikToker, Bowers Coins (@thebowerscoinshow), showed how to identify the quarter.
Other quarters from this year will look like they have two colors on the edge, but the valuable one is completely silver.
This means it is made out of pure silver rather than a copper and nickel mix.
One way to check if the coin is authentic is to weigh it. It should come in at 6.25 grams.
An MS68 sold for $5,250 according to SD Bullion, a precious metals retailer.
A 1946 Washington quarter with a D mint mark started a bidding war before selling for $3,100.
It was a proof coin, which was typically struck to collect rather than circulation.
The quarter had a high value due to its MS68 grade – with the highest score being 70.
It also has a lower mintage of only 9 million compared to other coins from the same time.
A “classic” coin sold for a whopping $348,000 due to its “outstanding eye appeal.”
Plus, see what a Franklin Cent is worth and how to spot one.
