Breaking News: Rare 1965 Quarter With Bizarre Error Sells for $1.2 Million
A once-in-a-lifetime numismatic discovery has stunned collectors worldwide. An ordinary-looking 1965 Washington quarter featuring a shocking “INCODWE” error (instead of “IN GOD WE TRUST”) recently sold for $1.2 million at Heritage Auctions – making it one of the most valuable modern coins ever sold.
Why This Quarter Commands Seven Figures
💎 UNIQUE ERROR: Only ONE confirmed example with this dramatic “INCODWE” misstrike
🔥 PERFECT CONDITION: Graded MS-67 by PCGS (virtually flawless)
🏆 HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE: From the first year of clad coinage
📈 RECORD DEMAND: Fierce bidding war among top collectors
“Could More Exist?” Experts Speculate
“This is the most significant quarter error of the modern era,” declares Dr. Sarah Whitman, Senior Numismatist at NGC. “The combination of such a pronounced motto error and superb preservation makes it priceless. We suspect maybe 2-3 could still surface.”
How to Identify This Million-Dollar Error
1️⃣ Check the Date: Must be 1965 (no mintmark)
2️⃣ Examine the Motto: Should clearly read “INCODWE” instead of “IN GOD WE TRUST”
3️⃣ Inspect Condition: Must show full mint luster with no wear
Recent Comparable Sales
- 1964-D Peace Dollar: $1.1 million
- 1974 Aluminum Penny: $2 million
- This 1965 Error Quarter: $1.2 million
What To Do If You Find One
🚨 DO NOT CLEAN! Even micro-scratches could destroy value
📸 Document Thoroughly: Take 4K macro photos of both sides
💎 Submit to PCGS/NGC: Expect VIP handling ($5,000+ grading fee)
💰 Contact Top Auction Houses: Heritage or Stack’s Bowers for proper marketing
Where More Could Be Hiding
🔎 Old tip jars or cash registers
🔎 Inherited collections
🔎 Bank rolls from 1965
🔎 Estate sales near mints
⚠️ WARNING: The market is flooded with fakes – only PCGS/NGC certification is trustworthy
DON’T SPEND ANOTHER 1965 QUARTER BEFORE CHECKING!
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