Welcome back to Getting Rich on U.S. Mint Mistakes — Episode 3, where we uncover real error coins that turned spare change into serious money. And this one is a stunner!
A 2022 Dr. Sally Ride Quarter was recently discovered with a shocking minting mistake. Instead of being struck on a quarter blank, it was struck on a nickel planchet — and it sold at auction for over $10,000! 😱
🔍 What Makes This 2022 Quarter Error So Valuable?
This coin is a textbook example of a wrong planchet error. Here’s what sets it apart:
- Smaller Size → Slightly smaller than a normal quarter
- Obverse (Front) → Part of LIBERTY at the top is cut off
- Reverse (Back) → The words QUARTER DOLLAR at the bottom are incomplete
⚖️ Weight Test (Key to Spotting the Error)
One of the easiest ways to confirm this type of error is to weigh the coin:
- ✅ Normal 2022 Quarter → ~5.7 grams
- ❌ Nickel Planchet Error → ~5.0 grams
👉 If your coin weighs closer to 5.0g and shows the cut-off lettering, you might be holding a jackpot find.
💰 Auction Record
📌 Recently, one of these error coins sold at auction for $10,000+ after 17 competitive bids.
✔️ It was certified and verified before the sale.
✔️ Collectors rushed to bid because wrong planchet errors are extremely rare — especially on modern coins.
📜 Why It’s Worth Thousands
When the U.S. Mint accidentally feeds the wrong blank into the press, the result is a coin with mismatched size, weight, and design.
Since the Mint usually catches mistakes quickly, very few slip into circulation. That extreme rarity is exactly what drives these values sky-high. 🚀
✅ Quick Finder’s Checklist
If you think you’ve got one, here’s what to check:
✔️ Year: 2022 (Dr. Sally Ride Quarter)
✔️ Size: Smaller than a normal quarter
✔️ Details: Missing part of LIBERTY and QUARTER DOLLAR
✔️ Weight: Around 5.0 grams
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