A stunning discovery has rocked the coin collecting world – a 1980 Washington quarter featuring the dramatic “WETRUST” motto error (missing “IN GOD”) just sold for $1.2 million at Heritage Auctions, setting a new record for modern quarter errors.
Why This Quarter Commands Seven Figures
EXTREME RARITY: Only 3 confirmed specimens known
SHOCKING ERROR: Complete omission of “IN GOD” from motto
PERFECT CONDITION: Graded MS-67 by PCGS
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE: From pivotal year in US coinage
How to Identify This Million-Dollar Error
Check the Date: Must be 1980
Examine the Motto:
- Should read “WETRUST” instead of “IN GOD WE TRUST”
- “LIBERTY” may show doubling
Inspect Condition: - Full mint luster required
- No wear on Washington’s hair
Recent Comparable Sales
- 1970 “GODWE” Quarter: $2.5 million
- 1965 “INCODWE” Quarter: $1.2 million
- This 1980 “WETRUST”: $1.2 million
What To Do If You Find One
Handle With Care: Cotton gloves only
Document Thoroughly: Macro photos of both sides
Get Certified: PCGS/NGC authentication essential
Contact Heritage Auctions: They specialize in record sales
Where More Could Be Found
Old tip jars and cash registers
Inherited collections
Bank rolls from 1980
Estate sales near mints
WARNING: Numerous fakes exist – only trust PCGS/NGC certification
YOUR 1980 QUARTER COULD BE WORTH MILLIONS!
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