2005-P Minnesota "Strong" Extra Tree Error Quarter Help

Hi, yes there is certainly a market for these types of varieties and errors. There are actually a number of different 'extra tree' varieties that can be found on this coin, with slight differences in values so you can try to match it up to see which you found. Some are listed in the book Strike It Rich with pocket change 5th edition, others (since there are many) are found in a free online guide here https://www.doubleddie.com/179422.html and also here https://koinpro.tripod.com/Articles...DRImages.htm Many I see are around 3-15 circulated and uncirculated 20-35, but a few top condition examples (not circulated) have even sold in the hundreds so usually people might grade a top condition uncirculated one while selling it ungraded or just keeping it when circulated for general info. High quality uncirculated are found in places like mint sets, rolls bought from the mint, and occasionally mint sewn bags (as they tend to clank coins together a bit more). Fun finds as most people never check their quarters for these types of varieties.

Just remember it's generally said on this forum that unless a coin is worth 150.00, it's not worth sending in to get graded b/c of the costs.

Also, you will need to find out from the company you choose whther or not they even attribute your specific coin with this specific error. Companies do not just automatically look for errors and place it n the label. People have to identify the error, pay more money for the attribution service, and then the company (will try to) verify it as being that specific error.

Also recognize you may or may not get what you pay for since the companies are primarily about GRADING and do not have a good track record for attributing varieties. See the essay in my signature for an eye opening reality on the rookie level PCGS has concerning the Kennedy half dollar attribution of No FG (all data from their website and linked).

Wow, people are paying that for minor die chips? Are error dealers interested in purchasing them? It's not like these are like the extra leaf WI quarters

@Hobbs9, Die chips can also sell but these are not die chips as mentioned (and in the link I posted and was reposted by Coop). We see die chips a lot, some given the nickname of Drooling George and there was a big one on the 2021 quarter hat as another off the top of my head. Some of these types of die chips can become popular and at least initially due to demand start to sell, but if they are commonly found since die chips can be quite common and listed then too much available supply eventually lowers the price. So finding them early on is one way to benefit. Normally die chips arent of much added value unless they do something interesting to the design for example. Other die chips like the tiny ones found so common on the 2020s dimes dont really sell well at all because they dont add much interest and so commonly found. Still a nice find in some cases and might hold onto it as who knows how many will be around in the future where demand is still there but supply dries up over time.

Also with the DDR, keep in mind that there are grading fees. Off the top of my head with PCGS its likely 17 for a modern valued under $300 plus $18 for attributing the variety. On top of that there are extra fees like shipping back and forth so normally these get graded with a bunch of other coins at the same time to keep the addon costs of grading split among many coins. So that might be worthwhile if you might possibly have a MS66 with a high sale potential, or otherwise anacs might be attractive, selling 'raw' or just keeping as a cool find for yourself.