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My husband has a 1999 Delaware quarter that was miss stamped. The rider on the horse is about 90 degrees off being center with the head on the reverse side. We have been told they are more collectable the more severe the degree of the misstamp. Is this true and is it valuable or just worth 25 cents?
Kimberly,
If it truly is a rotated reverse error as you describe, it can be quite valuable -- perhaps over $100 -- because modern rotated reverse errors are quite rare.
You should take it to a coin show and get it examined first hand, to see if it has been altered in any way, then possibly get it certified and encapsulated.
Coin shows :
www.coinshows.com
www.coinworld.com
Certification Services :
www.pcgs.com
www.ngccoin.com
I hope this helps,
Dan
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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.
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