Sacagawea Dollar Treasure Hunt: 3 Rare Errors Worth 150to150to80,000+

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1. The $80,000 “Mule Error” (Quarter/Sacagawea Hybrid)

What Makes It Rare

  • Wrong Obverse: Features a Washington quarter front with a Sacagawea dollar reverse.
  • Only 13 Known: Accidentally struck in 2000 at the Philadelphia Mint.

How to Identify

✔️ Check the Front: Should show George Washington (not Sacagawea).
✔️ Edge Lettering: Smooth edge (quarters are reeded; Sacagawea dollars are plain).

Recent Sale: $84,000 (PCGS MS-65, 2022)


2. “Wounded Eagle” Error (150–150–500)

The Scratch That Pays

  • Die Gouge: A raised line cuts through the eagle’s body (see image below).
  • Not a Scratch: Must be part of the coin’s strike (not post-mint damage).

Grading Value

💰 AU-50: 150💰∗∗MS−65:∗∗150💰∗∗MS−65:∗∗500


3. Cheerios Dollar (3,000–3,000–12,000)

The Breakfast Box Rarity

  • 2000-P Only: 5,500 were inserted into Cheerios boxes as promotions.
  • Key Feature: Detailed tail feathers (normal dollars have flat feathers).

Side-by-Side Comparison

Normal 2000-PCheerios Dollar
Flat tail feathersCrisp, detailed feathers
Worth $1Worth $3,000+

Record Sale: $12,000 (PCGS MS-69, 2018)


Where to Sell These Rare Dollars

  1. Auction Houses:
    • Heritage Auctions (for errors over $5,000).
    • GreatCollections (for mid-range 500–500–5,000 coins).
  2. Private Collectors:
    • CoinTalk Forums (zero fees, but requires trust).
  3. eBay:
    • Best for Wounded Eagles (150–150–500 range).

3 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Polishing/cleaning (destroys premium errors).
❌ Selling uncertified (PCGS/NGC slabs add 50–300% value).
❌ Ignoring coin rolls (banks still distribute old dollar coins).


Free Error Check

Think you found one? Email clear photos to:
📧 verify@pennyverse.info
Subject: “SACAGAWEA ERROR CHECK”

We’ll respond within 24 hours with:
✔️ Authentication report
✔️ Current market value
✔️ Best selling strategy



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