The Reverse Design — Bessie Coleman Tribute
The 2023 quarter features Bessie Coleman — the first African American and Native American woman to earn a pilot’s license — on the reverse side. Along with this inspiring design, a few minting mistakes have slipped into circulation, creating valuable collectible errors.
The 3 Money-Making Errors to Look For
The Nostril Mark Error — $14+
- Where to Look: On Bessie Coleman’s nose
- What You’ll See: A big raised mark or blob on her nostril
- Recent Sales: $14
The Bottom Wing Blob — $15+
- Where to Look: Bottom wing of the airplane
- What You’ll See: A raised blob (dye chip) on the edge of the wing
- Recent Sales: $15
The Top Wing Blob — $70+
- Where to Look: Top wing of the airplane
- What You’ll See: A larger blob at the top of the wing
- Recent Sales: $70
Why These Errors Are Valuable
- Minting Mistakes: Small blobs or chips happen when dies get damaged.
- Collector Demand: These “die chip” errors are hot with error coin collectors.
- Fresh Finds: The quarters are new in circulation, so many are still in great condition.
What to Do If You Find One
- Handle Carefully: Hold by the edges to avoid fingerprints.
- Protect It: Store in a 2×2 coin holder or plastic flip.
- Check Sold Prices: Look at recent eBay sales for similar errors.
- Sell or Save: You can sell to collectors or keep it for your personal collection.
Start Checking Your Change Now!
These 2023 Bessie Coleman error quarters are already showing up in everyday change — at stores, banks, and even vending machines. The sooner you start looking, the better your chances of finding one before other collectors snap them up.
Have you found a 2023 quarter with one of these errors? Share clear photos of both sides in our community — you might be sitting on a $70 coin!