The Rare 2022 Quarters: Identifying Errors and Assessing Value

The Rare 2022 Quarters: Identifying Errors and Assessing Value
Published on September 03, 2024
   

      Are you curious about the value of the rare 2022 quarters and would like       to know how much they are worth?    

   

      2022 quarters are extremely new, and even though they are commemorative,       their value is limited to their face value.    

   

      Currently, whether you choose to purchase or sell 2022 quarters, you       probably won't make a fortune. However, as the coin ages, its value can       rise in the future.    

   

      Having said that, there are a few rare 2022 quarters worth money that need       your attention. If you find a minting fault on one of these quarters, you       should count yourself lucky, as they are worth hundreds of dollars.    

   

      Making an informed investment selection is made easier with the help of       this article, which offers a thorough breakdown of the rare 2022 quarter       errors and values.    

   

      Now let's get started and discover rare 2022 quarters worth and errors.    

   

           History of Rare 2022 Quarter    

   

      The       American Quarters Program, which was started by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of       2020, is a collection of quarters that highlight notable American women       who have made noteworthy contributions to a variety of disciplines       throughout history.    

   

      The Act permits the       US Mint       to release five designs annually in recognition of outstanding women who       have made contributions to a variety of fields, including space       exploration, science, politics, the arts, and culture, to name a few.    

   

      Anthony Gonzales and Barbara Lee first suggested that the Mint produce 56       quarters, one for each state's notable lady. Congress did, however, decide       to curtail the commemorative quarter program in order to free up funds for       the 2026 minting of the semi-quintcentennial coins.    

   

      Wilma Mankiller, Anna May Wong, Dr. Sally Ride, Maya Angelou, and Nina       Otero-Warren were the five trailblazing women recog nized in 2022.    

   

      Apart from the standard 2022 quarters, there is a silver proof version       available for enthusiasts.    

   

           2022 Quarter Error and Value    

   

      The Numismatic Guaranty Company estimates that 2022 quarters in circulated       condition will fetch between $0.30 and $0.50 at auction.    

   

      Since uncirculated items are still widely available, collectors of all       stripes may afford them. You can obtain a gem-quality 2022 quarter-graded       MS67 for around $20.    

   

      Due to their scarcity and recent arrival on the market, 2022 quarters are       not highly valuable.    

   

      But this series has some noteworthy minting faults that are valued at       hundreds or even thousands of dollars today.    

   

      Identifying 2022 quarters with known minting mistakes is the greatest       method to make a fortune with them. We will go over each of the five       quarters of the series and their corresponding financial faults in this       part.    

   

           2022 Maya Angelou Quarter Errors    

   
     
        2022 Maya Angelou Quarter Errors        

          In 2022, the first American Women Quarters series featuring Maya           Angelou quarters were produced by the mints in Philadelphia, Denver,           and San Francisco. That year, silver proof coins were also made at the           San Francisco mint.        

       

          Maya Angelou was a social activist and brilliant writer who received           more than 30 honorary degrees. Her book, I Know Why the Caged Bird           Sings, was published, and it made her famous all over the world. She           went on to publish more artwork and received over 30 titles in the           process.        

       

          She was the first female African American poet to perform a poem she           had written at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1992.           President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010,           and the Literarian Award recognized her contributions to the literary           world in 2013.        

       

          Maya Angelou's 2022 quarters are extremely valuable because of their           personal and historical significance. Error ones are the rarest and           most precious.        

       

          This coin has several noteworthy minting flaws, most of which command           a premium price. Among them are the:        

       

          Drooling over George or Washington, a cold sore or wart on the nose        

       

Error in the nesting bird quarter

       

          The location of the die mark on the coin's surface is used to name           these faults.        

     
   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Error NameDescriptionValue
Drooling George             A die gouge creates what looks like drool over Washington's chin on             the Maya Angelou 2022 quarter.           Up to $1,900
Wart on the Noes(Cold Sore)             Die marks appear on the President's face, most prominently on his             noes.           Not Specified
Nesting Bird             A die crack resembling a twig appears to be carried by an eagle o             the reverse of the 2022 P quarter.                       Up to $480 (ip to $1,000 in uncirculated condition)          
   

           2022 Dr. sally Ride Quarter Error    

   
     
        2022 Dr. sally Ride Quarter Error        

          The second quarter in the series is the De. Sally Ride quarter. Ride           launched into space as the first American woman and the youngest           person to do so in 1983 at the age of thirty-two. she recovered a           satellite in space with the help of a robotic arm        

       

          After seeing the stark gender gap in these fields, Ride played a key           role in bringing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to           the attention of girls. Boys and girls from all backgrounds can access           STEM education and find role models and mentors for their future           careers through the Sally Ride Science organization.        

       

          In her roles as a physicist, teacher, and astronaut, Ride won multiple           accolades and was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, the           Aviation Hall of Fame, and the Astronaut Hall of Fame.        

       

          The back of the Sally Ride 2022 quarters features a noticeable flaw           that is commonly referred to as the Ghost Comet Tail error. This           mistake may be seen adjacent to the Earth and behind Ride's neck and           shoulder as a line.        

     
   
                                                                                                                           
Error NameDescriptionValue
Ghost Comet Tail             The President’s face on the obverse shows through the coin, with the             imprint appearing on the reverse.                       $300 - $500 (up to $1,250 in uncirculated condition)          
   

           2022 Wilma Mankiller Quarter Errors    

   
     
        2022 Wilma Mankiller Quarter Errors        

          The third quarter in the American Women Quarters series is the Wilma           Mankiller quarter. Mankiller, who grew up in a home where racism and           poverty were prevalent, went on to become a well-known advocate for           women's and children's rights and the first female president of the           Cherokee Nation.        

       

          As the principal chief, she developed new schools, housing, and           healthcare facilities, as well as implemented cutting-edge child           welfare initiatives, all of which significantly enhanced community           life in northeastern Oklahoma.        

       

          For her services, she was honored with the 1998 Presidential Medal of           Freedom and inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.        

       

          the           WilMa Mankiller quarter           from the 2022 series has the highest number of minting errors. The           most easily visible fault is a break in the die on the front side of           the coin near the edge. A retained die break occurs when a small piece           breaks off and creates a gap in the die; as the die strikes the           planchet repeatedly, metal builds up in the gap and causes a raised           area on the coin.        

       

          On the reverse side of the coin, there is also a prominent vertical           crack in the die. This type of crack forms in a similar manner: metal           fills the crack in the die and is stamped onto the planchet, creating           a raised line on the coin's surface.        

     
   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Error NameDescriptionValue
Die Breaks (Obverse & Reverse)             A 2022 Wilma Mankiller quarter with die breaks on both sides.           Up to $1,200 (some examples up to $1,500)
Scarface and Deformed C             Die marks on Mankiller’s face (cheek) and a deformed or filled-in             "C" in the Native American writing under "PRINCIPAL CHIEF" on the             reverse.           Up to $1,500
Misprint in the Star             A 2022 D Wilma Mankiller quarter with a misprint in the star.           Up to $1,000
   

           2022 Nina Otero Quarter Errors    

   
     
        2022 Nina Otero Quarter Errors        

          The Nina Otero-Warren quarter, named for the dynamic New Mexican           suffrage activist and the first female administrator of Santa Fe's           public schools, is the fourth quarter in the series.        

       

          Spanish was made an official political language by Otero-warren, who           advocated for the inclusion of the minority in the nation's democracy.           The country's democratic system was influenced by her. Also, she led           the campaign to get the 19th Amendment approved in New Mexico. The           error rate for the 2022 Nina Otero-Warren quarter is currently very           low, but this is not surprising given the circumstances.        

     
   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Error NameDescriptionValue
Drooling George             Common error on Nina Otero-Warren quarters.           $300 - $400 depending on condition
Drooling George with Flowers in Hair             Features additional detail of flowers in hair on uncirculated             pieces.           Up to $500 for uncirculated pieces
Nose Scars             Scars on the nose in the reverse portrait.           Up to $350
Two Die Cracks (Obverse & Reverse)             A Nina Otero-Warren 2022 quarter with die cracks on both the obverse             and reverse sold at a record price.           Priced at $8,300 on eBay
   

           2022 Anna May Wong Quarter Errors    

   
     
        2022 Anna May Wong Quarter Errors        

          The Anna May Wong Quarter is the fifth quarter in the American Women's           Quarter series.        

       

          The Toll of the Sea (1922) gave Anna May Wing her big break, making           her the first Chinese-American actress in Hollywood.        

       

          She started her acting career at the age of 14 and worked in theater,           television, and movies for more than 50 years. Her role in The Gallery           of Madame Liu-Tsong (1951) made her the first Asian American           television star in history.        

       

          Wong was honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 and died in           1961.        

       

          As of as now, no significant Anna May Wong Quarter mistakes are known.        

     
   
                                                                                                                           
Error NameDescriptionValue
Anna May Wong Tear Drop             A die chip mark resembling a teardrop on Wong’s right cheek in the             2022-P quarter.           $90 - $100 depending on condition
   
     

Conclusion

   

      In conclusion, while the rare 2022 quarters worth money as they hold       significant value beyond their face value, their unique errors make them       an exciting find for collectors. As time passes, the value of these error       coins could increase, making them potentially profitable in the future.       Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting, keeping an eye out       for these rare minting mistakes can be rewarding. As always, thorough       research and careful examination of each coin are key to making informed       decisions in the world of numismatics.    

   

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