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The Global Insight

How much is a 1989 error quarter worth?

Author

Robert Miller

Updated on April 11, 2026

A spokesman for Stack’s, a New York coin dealer, said that, based on the prices of other coins with similar errors, the 1989 quarter may be worth $250 to $1,000. The value is based on the number of coins without a mint mark; the Mint has no idea of that number.

What is the error on a 1989 quarter?

Coin experts say that some 1989 quarters could be worth hundreds of dollars each because the U.S. Mint unwittingly struck an unknown number of them without a mint mark. Readers of the Numismatic News, a weekly based in Iola, Wis., sent in two 1989 quarters missing the mint mark, the New York Times reported.

Is there anything special about a 1989 quarter?

A spokesman for Stack`s, a New York coin dealer, said that, based on the prices of other coins with similar errors, the 1989 quarter may be worth $250 to $1,000. The value is based on the number of coins without a mint mark; the mint has no idea of that number.

Is the 1989 Washington quarter hole in center?

1989-P Washington Quarter. Curved Clip. Uncirculated. (RAW658/RN) 1989 D Washington Quarter Hole In Center error! VERY RARE! #87 1989 P Washington Broad Strike Error Quarter Obverse Coin!

What was the error on the 1999 Delaware quarter?

1999 Delaware Spitting Horse Error: Die cracking at the Philadelphia mint led to some quarters with extra metal around the horse’s mouth. This extra metal looks as if the horse is spitting. Depending on the progression of the die crack and the condition of the coin, these errors can bring in anywhere from $2-20. ONLY DELAWARE ERROR QUARTER?

Is there a mint error in the 1970’s quarter?

Of the 460,000,000 total quarters dated as 1970, only about 2.6 million are proofs. Of the 2.6 million proofs, only 1 has been found with the 1941 error. You could very well have a mint error, but it would be virtually impossible for you to have the exact same 1970-S proof quarter over 1941 Canadian quarter.

Is it possible to make a mistake on a statehood quarter?

It was a truly amazing feat, but since they were produced in such vast quantities, the majority of these coins retain very little value. Unless, that is, you possess an error quarter! Although uncommon, misprinted statehood quarters are very real, and so is their increased value!