THERE is a unique element on some of the Wisconsin state quarters that could drive up the value.
For a limited amount of time, the US mint struck 56 different state quarters – all of which featured their own unique design on the reverse.
Those coins were minted from 1999 to 2008 with George Washington on the obverse.
One of the quarters from the series to get released was the Wisconsin design.
Below we explain what’s so special about it and why collectors might be eager to possess it.
What is the Wisconsin state quarter?
The Wisconsin quarter was one of five state pieces that were released in 2004.
William Cousins engraved the quarters.
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When it comes to the design of specific state quarters, this can be seen by looking at the reverse.
For example, the Wisconsin state quarter features a cow next to a leaf of corn and a round of cheese.
There is also the text of “forward” (beneath the images) and the state’s birth date 1848 (above the images).
If you happen to have a Wisconsin quarter, you’ll want to look and see if there is an extra leaf.
In particular, there are two varieties of the extra leaf that are quite valuable: the low and high leaf.
“Immediately, the discovery of the coins broke out in the news and people all over the country were out searching for them,” Jamie Hernandez of Professional Coin Grading Service wrote.
“There were some reports that some individuals found up to hundreds of them at once from bank wrapped rolls, making it seem as if they were very easy to find.”
How much are they worth?
As always keep in mind that the value of your coins could depend on grade and condition.
According to coin online database CoinTrackers, the extra high leaf variety of the Wisconsin quarter is worth up to $300.
The extra low leaf is worth up to $250.
More specifically, a Wisconsin quarter with an extra high leaf in MS 64 sold in an April 2018 auction for $126, according to PCGS.
And a low extra leaf piece sold for $107 in an MS 65 grade in a June 2019 auction.
How to find rare coins
There are many ways you can find rare coins.
The first thing you’ll want to do is check places in your home or any places you might store change.
Some other things you can try are using a metal detector in known areas for buried treasure and by stopping by your local bank branch and asking for a wrapper of pennies.
You can also try to get a good deal on one online through USA Coin Book or eBay.
But make sure you research the coin first and know what it’s worth before buying.
And also - be aware of potential fakes online.
To avoid this, it's worth checking the seller’s history and whether or not the coin was certified in the listing.
Your quarters aren’t the only things that might hold value, as nickels, dimes, half dollars, and Lincoln pennies are selling for thousands online.
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For Lincoln pennies, we explain the Lincoln VDB, 1992, and 1914 pennies and why they are so valuable.
Plus, check out the most valuable coins featuring US presidents.
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