Your 2004 Wisconsin Quarter Might Be Worth More Than You Think

Before you spend that spare quarter, here's something wild: if it's a 2004 Wisconsin state quarter with a specific error, you could be sitting on $30—or way more.

The catch? It's all about the corn on the back. Most of these quarters are worth face value (25 cents), but some have a **"high extra leaf"** or **"low extra leaf"** error—basically an extra leaf that shouldn't be there on the corn.

Here's where it gets spicy:
- **High extra leaf (circulated)**: ~$50
- **High extra leaf (uncirculated)**: ~$130
- **High extra leaf (MS67 graded)**: Up to $3,200 according to PCGS, though auction prices typically land around $800

The low extra leaf is even wilder. PCGS rates an MS67 specimen at $5,500, with one remarkable 2020 Heritage Auctions sale hitting $6,000.

The real tea? Actual auction prices don't always match the book valuations—they're typically way lower in today's market. But uncirculated high or low extra leaf examples still fetch serious money.

So next time you get change, check that corn. You might just fund your next beer. 🍺