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THIS rare Ohio quarter has sold for nearly $1,000 thanks to a few important factors.

The 2002 Ohio state quarter does not typically have very many errors on it according to TikToker and coin enthusiast Blake Alma.

Blake is known to his TikTok community as Coinhub and has a trove of knowledge on coins and what makes them rare.

He's known for sharing information about all types of pennies, nickels, and even dollar bills.

He took to TikTok and shared that what really makes this quarter valuable is the double-struck error.

This type of error is when a coin goes through the stamping process twice.

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The 2002 Ohio state quarter

This particular quarter was minted in March 2002 as the 17th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program.

The obverse was engraved by John Flanagan and William Cousins while the reverse was engraved by Donna Weaver.

The story behind the coin is that Ohio was admitted into the Union on March 1, 1803, and the is the birthplace of Aviation Pioneers.

The coin then highlights the state's contribution to the history of aviation.

The obverse features the following:

While the reverse features:

There are many ways you can find rare coins.

But first, make sure you research the coin first and know what it’s worth before buying.

Typically, the most valuable coins are ones with a low mintage or an error, as it makes them rare.

You could try to get a good deal online through eBay, where rare coins are frequently auctioned.

You just need to search the full coin name, select the "sold" listing and then toggle the search to "highest value”.

If your coins are rare and valuable, you can sell them on eBay or go through a specialist site such as Coinappraiser or USA Coin Book.