The four-year program (2022–2025) of Washington Quarters includes the 2023 Quarters, which honors the women who have contributed to America’s glory in various fields, such as the arts, science, civil rights, and suffrage.
If you happen to possess any of the below Quarters, you are holding some free cash rather than a market treasure. These mistakes, which can range from tiny unusual designs to unexpected markings, can alter the value of a quarter. Interested in knowing how such events impact the 2023 quarter value? Let’s find out!
These Quarters feature influential women: Bessie Coleman, Jovita Idar, Edith Kanaka?ole, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Maria Tallchief on the reverse.
The 2023 Quarter value ranges from $4 to $250 based on error and popularity of the extraordinary women.
The values and prices are also influenced by the coin's condition, including whether it is uncirculated or has been graded by a coin grading service.
The 2023 Quarters introduced by the US Mint under the Quarters Program have a face value of 25 cents, but they are heavily valued due to their errors. Based on the error and rarity, these coins have values ranging from $4 to $160, which will most likely be appreciated over time.
These Quarters include five variants honoring five different women for their contributions by depicting their effigies on the reverse and a common obverse of George Washington. Investors and collectors thus value these coins due to their errors and featuring admirable women.
Factors like popularity, market demand, and coin specifications like composition, condition, and error influence the 2023 Quarter value. The five women adorning the 2023 Quarters are Bessie Coleman, Jovita Idar, Edith Kanaka?ole, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Maria Tallchief.
Bessie Coleman has inspired generations of women to pursue their dreams. She was the first African American and Native American female to be a licensed pilot. She received her license in 1921, as imprinted on the design as “6.15.1921.” This design by Chris Costello and sculpted by Eric David Custer meticulously depicts Bessie Coleman as she suits up in preparation for a flight to soar high in the skies of freedom.
The inscriptions on the reverse include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “BESSIE COLEMAN,” representing the country of issue and the US Motto.
Featuring the woman who fought for the rights of Mexican Americans and Immigrants, Jovita Idar was a Mexican American suffragist, activist, and journalist. The effigy was designed and sculpted by John P. McGraw, a United States Mint Medallic Artist. Within the body of Jovita Idar on the reverse, the inscriptions display her most remarkable achievements and the newspapers she wrote for.
The inscriptions on the reverse include, “MEXICAN AMERICAN RIGHTS,” “TEACHER,” “NURSE,” “EVOLUCIÓN,” “ASTREA,” “JOVITA IDAR,” “EL HERALDO CRISTIANO,” “JOURNALIST,” “LA CRÓNICA,” “EL PROGRESO,” “LA CRUZ BLANCA,” and “LA LIGA FEMENIL MEXICANISTA,” as well as “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
Edith Kanaka’ole is renowned for her work in preserving the natural land and traditional Hawaiian culture. She was an Indigenous Hawaiian composer, chanter, kumu hula, and custodian of native culture. This effigy by Emily Damstra, sculpted by Renata Gordon, depicts Edith with her hair and lei po?o (head lei) blending with the Hawaiian landscape.
The inscriptions include “EDITH KANAKA?OLE,” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “25¢.” The reverse also consists of the hula and chants as “E ho mai ka ?ike,” which means, ‘granting the wisdom.’
The first lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt, is the wife of President Franklin Theodore Roosevelt. She was not only the first lady but also a highly renowned female figure who pioneered women's rights and equality.
This design depicts the effigy of Eleanor Roosevelt and scales of justice as the backdrop resembling the globe. Designed by Don Everhart, the reverse is sculpted by Craig A. Campbell. The inscriptions include “UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS,” “UNITED STATES of AMERICA,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “ELEANOR ROOSEVELT.”
Maria Tallchief was a Native American ballerina and was considered the first major prima ballerina of the United States of America. Being one of the country’s top ballerinas, she was an inspiration and role model for Native Americans and beyond.
This effigy, designed by Ben Sowards and sculpted by Joseph Menna, depicts Maria in a majestic spotlit balletic pose. The inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “MARIA TALLCHIEF.”
The American Women Quarter Program by Laura Gardin Fraser depicts a common obverse consisting of George Washington's effigy. The portrait is included with the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2023.”
In the 2023 Quarter depicting the effigy of Bessie Coleman, the backdrop depicts an airplane in the sky. The error includes the plane showing a die chip on its wing. This coin is struck in the Philadelphia facility of the US Mint, thus the “P.”
In June 2024, the 2023-P Bessie Coleman—Die Chip On Wing was on sale for $112. Its value can range from $20 to $112 and more.
The die, a hardened metal stamper that imprints the coin’s design upon wear and damage, affects the coin’s design. Instead of a precise and accurate design, the die leaves a raised, blob-like texture on the coin, which, in this case, is the plane’s wing.
In the Maria Tallchief Quarter, the spotlit balletic pose shows Maria in her ballerina outfit, including a feathered headdress.
As of recent times, this coin was for sale in the open market for $3.99-$4.
The original design included two feathers; however, the error die chip mistakenly seems to stamp an extra feather on the headdress. Refer to the image below and spot the difference between the original design and the error.
The Clashed Die Variety of the 2023-P Edith Kanaka’ole quarter is a major error that was only recently discovered and has never been seen before. This error depicts low, transparent overlapping designs on the obverse and reverse.
This Clashed Die Variety can be worth $100-$160 in the open market.
When the die stamps the coin, when it is not accurately in place, a clashed die error occurs where both sides are hammered together. In the 2023-P Edith Kanaka’ole quarter, you will see slightly visible EDITH on Washington’s effigy (obverse) and part of Washington’s face on the reverse.
This error is visible on the reverse of Jovita Idar's effigy. The portrait depicts her with hands clasped, and inscriptions of her achievements and the newspapers she wrote for are within the effigy.
The coin shown in the picture is not graded but has a value ranging from $26 to $49.99.
The error occurs when the die is exposed to extreme pressure during the stamping, leading to a cracked metal planchet. This crack causes a small gap in the die, which depicts a raised line on the final coin when filled after consecutive strikes. Refer to the image below/above for precise understanding.
Already a part of the limited-edition program, the 2023 Quarter are great collectibles. With the errors and variety of designs, they favor many collectors to complete a challenging collection of all the 2023 Quarters’ variants.
These Quarters are also great investments, as their rarity, market demand, and value could appreciate over time, with these renowned figures attracting higher prices.
The popularity of the female figure displayed on the Quarter is a significant factor influencing the 2023 Quarter value. Collectors keen on owning a 2023 Quarter would be willing to pay a hefty sum for it.
Along with the effigy and error, the 2023 Quarter value is also based on condition. Mint-condition or uncirculated 2023 Quarters have a market value of $1 to $3. There are valuable errors on the 2023 American Women Quarters like the clashed die error on the Edith Kanaka?ole quarter (valued at around $160) and doubled die errors (which may be worth more than $100). Broadstrike mistakes cost $20–$50, whereas off-center strikes cost $20–$250. These distinctive imperfections attract collectors and boost currency value. Additionally, graded uncirculated coins with no wear could be worth hundreds of dollars.
These 2023 quarters focus on the American Women Quarter Program, which began in 2022 and will conclude in 2025. However, the 2023 Quarter value is soaring high due to its errors, value, and demand.
Before we can even think about how much these coins are worth, it is important to acknowledge the significant contributions these extraordinary women made to the United States.
All in all, these 2023 Quarters are great pieces of the history of the United States as a currency and as a symbol of the importance of the role of inclusion and diversity.
With this article, BOLD provides a short guide to the 2023 Quarter value based on their errors, rarity, and worth. For more exclusive information like this, subscribe to our Email newsletter here.
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