Modern Coin Makes History: “INCOD WE TRUST” Quarter Sells for $100K
A 2022-D Washington quarter featuring the bizarre “INCOD” error (instead of “IN GOD”) has numismatic experts paying up to $100,000 for pristine examples. Here’s how to spot this modern rarity in your change.
Why This Quarter Commands Six Figures
💰 Key Features:
- “INCOD” motto error (missing “G” and “W”)
- Denver Mint (“D”) variety – only 3 confirmed specimens
- Perfect MS-68 condition in certified examples
- Extremely recent – from current circulation
🔥 Recent Sales:
- MS-68: $102,500 (2024)
- MS-67: $48,000 (2023)
- MS-66: $22,000 (2022)

How to Identify This Valuable Error
1️⃣ Check the Date: Must be 2022
2️⃣ Verify Mint Mark: Clear “D” below Washington’s head
3️⃣ Examine Motto:
- Should read “INCOD WE TRUST”
- Missing letters create dramatic error
4️⃣ Assess Condition: - Full mint luster required
- No contact marks or scratches
Grading & Value Guide
Grade | Value Range |
---|---|
MS-68 | $90K-$110K |
MS-67 | $40K-$60K |
MS-66 | $20K-$30K |
AU-58 | $5K-$10K |
Where More Could Surface
🔎 Current coin rolls from banks
🔎 Cash register reject bins
🔎 Tip jars at businesses
🔎 New coin collections
What To Do If You Find One
🚨 Handle by edges only (cotton gloves recommended)
📸 Take clear photos of both sides
💎 Submit to PCGS/NGC immediately
💰 Contact Stack’s Bowers for auction options
“This may be the most valuable modern circulation error ever found.”
- Sarah Miller, NGC Senior Grader
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