Why the Wisconsin State Quarter Is Now a Collector’s Treasure: The Wisconsin State Quarter, released in 2004 as part of the U.S. Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program, has recently surged in popularity among coin collectors. Certain rare versions of this quarter are now worth hundreds and in some cases, thousands of dollars. If you have one, it could be a hidden gem.
The Secret Lies in the Corn Leaf Error
What makes this quarter so valuable is a minting error known as the “extra leaf” variety. On the back of the coin, next to the cow and wheel of cheese, is a stalk of corn. In rare versions, an extra leaf appears either high or low on the stalk.
These two variations are called:
- Extra Leaf High (ELH)
- Extra Leaf Low (ELL)
They were unintended die errors, but only a limited number were released mainly from Denver Mint rolls.
How Much Is It Worth?
- A standard 2004 Wisconsin Quarter is worth 25 cents in circulation.
- An Extra Leaf High or Low error coin can fetch $300 to $1,000+ depending on condition.
- Certified, uncirculated examples have been sold at auction for over $2,000.
Collectors are now scrambling to check their spare change, coin jars, and old collections for this rare variant.
How to Identify One
Look at the reverse side of the coin, and focus on the left side of the corn stalk:
- If there’s an extra leaf protruding at the base or near the middle, you may have a rare error coin.
- Coins with this feature are most often from the Denver Mint, marked with a “D” under “In God We Trust.”
in Conclusion, The Wisconsin State Quarter has gone from pocket change to potential payday. If you have one of the rare error varieties, you could be sitting on a valuable collector’s item. It’s time to check your coin stash you might be holding a small fortune.
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