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Wisconsin reverse, 2004 (Nickel-clad copper unless otherwise noted) Year Mint Mintage [1] [2] Comments 2004 P 226,400,000 D 226,800,000 Extra leaf errors are known. [3] [4] S 2,740,684 Proof S 1,769,786 Silver proof
In 2004, several coins of the state quarter series were printed with a misprint on the design for the Wisconsin coin. These coins featured an extra leaf on the left side of the corn cob on the coin. These coins become particularly valuable, often selling for several hundred dollars on sites such as eBay. [1]
Like other coins, the value of errors is based in part on rarity and condition. In general, lower denomination errors are less expensive than higher denomination errors simply because more such coins are minted resulting in available errors. Due to improvements in production and inspection, modern errors are more rare and this impacts value. [3]
The next time you toss a quarter into a gumball machine down at the local grocery store, think about this: That piece of gum could be costing you $2,000 or more. See: How Much Cash To Have Stashed ...
It was officially known as a “1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo nickel” because the buffalo on the reverse of the coin had (you guessed it) three legs instead of four.
Below are photographs of two Brilliant Uncirculated Jefferson nickels. Note that these are variations of dies used to mint the 1970-D Jefferson nickels. The die variation is clearly evident with the placement of the D in two different locations, one closest to the 1970 and the other closest to the rim of the coin. [1]
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