The 2023 U.S. quarter featuring aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman is already creating buzz — not just for its design, but for a few minting errors that collectors are paying up to $70 for. 
If you use cash, you might already have one hiding in your change!
The Design: Honoring Bessie Coleman
The 2023 quarter celebrates Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman to earn a pilot’s license. Alongside this historic tribute, collectors are finding error varieties that make certain coins surprisingly valuable.
3 Rare Errors to Look For
The Nostril Mark Error — $14+
- Where to look: On Bessie Coleman’s nose
- What you’ll see: A raised blob or mark on the nostril
- Recent sale: Around $14
The Bottom Wing Blob — $15+
- Where to look: Bottom wing of the airplane
- What you’ll see: A small raised “chip” on the edge of the wing
- Recent sale: Around $15
The Top Wing Blob — $70+
- Where to look: Top wing of the airplane
- What you’ll see: A larger raised blob (die chip)
- Recent sale: Up to $70
Why These Errors Are Valuable
Minting Mistakes → These blobs form when coin dies are damaged.
Collector Demand → Error coins are always popular with specialists.
Fresh Finds → Since the quarters just entered circulation, many are still in great condition.
What To Do If You Find One
- Handle carefully → Hold only by the edges (avoid fingerprints).
- Protect it → Store in a 2×2 coin holder or plastic flip.
- Research prices → Check recent eBay sales for similar errors.
- Decide → Sell for quick cash or keep it as part of your collection.
Start Checking Your Change Today!
These Bessie Coleman error quarters are already turning up in pocket change, bank rolls, and even vending machines. The sooner you look, the better your odds of finding one before other collectors scoop them up.
Found one? Share clear photos of both sides in our community — you might be holding a $70 coin without even knowing it!
