A Georgia Quarter That Just “Feels Different” Could Be Worth $10,000

Time to open up those change jars again, I've got one for you to check for. Earlier this week we talked about the 1999 penny error that could net you thousands. Today we'll discuss the 1999 Georgia Quarter. And really, this mistake applies to any of the state quarters. So instead of dumping all your change into the Coinstar machine at the Fort Myers Publix, let's see if any of these coins are worth some real money.

In this case, the mistake coins were actually done on purpose. It happened in Philadelphia during the minting of the 1999 Georgia, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania quarters. The US Mint in Philly was experimenting with different alloys. They came up with an alloy that had a gold tint. It's the alloy the eventually used on the Sacagawea one dollar coins from 2000.

From GoBanking Rates "Curious how the alloy would look on quarters, a bunch of Georgia state ones were minted using it.” they ended up not going with a different alloy, but they still released the quarters with the other alloy. If you don't remember, here's what the Sacagawea one dollar coin looked like.

Compare that goldish tint to the picture of the Georgia quarter and you'll see what we're looking for. So if you see one of the state quarters and it looks a little different, and feels a little heavier, you may have one. Some of the coins sold at auction include a Delaware one for $3,450. A Pennsylvania one for $9,775. 4 others ones had a selling range of $3,000 - $6,000.

And if you think you have one, take it somewhere local to get it appraised. I'm always leery of the online places that say "send it in and we'll tell you if it's worth something."

Minor League Baseball is always looking for ways to put fans in the stands. From fun promotions during the game, to discount nights. For instance, the Sioux City Explorers do a 'Pack The Park Night' where everyone gets in free. The Dayton Dragons let scouts camp out on the field after some games. Our very own Fort Myers Mighty Mussels have a special promotion just about every single game. The big one is the July 3rd fireworks show after the game. This looks to be the biggest fireworks show ever held at Hammond Stadium with a 12 minute display.  But the Explorers and Dragons lack what Fort Myers has. A name on this list.

Having a truly unique Minor League Baseball team name makes them more memorable. Which can attract crowds. And sell more merchandise. It's why out very own Fort Myers Miracle changed their name to the Mighty Mussels. They can name the team anything they want as long as we can do the Festival Of Beers and I can bring my pretzel necklace. But this isn't a ranking of promotions, it's about team names.

Since I'm a Fort Myers resident and totally biased, we need to keep this impartial. Casino.org surveyed 4,000 baseball fans across the nation to find out the ranking for the most outrageous Minor League Baseball team name and here’s what they decided.

Toledo's team name became nationally famous due the tv "MASH". The character "Klinger" in the show mentioned the Mud Hens quite often. The name dates back to 1896.

This Wisconsin team is the High-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. According to their website, a Sky Carp is  "A slang term for a goose that does not migrate in the winter, instead preferring to stay in its home city, " 

The have the cutest little mascot!

There's our Fort Myers team coming in at number 12. You didn't honestly think I'd do this list if we weren't on it?

This is a weird one. Their mascots are "Big Mo", an orange beast that loves biscuits, and "Monty", an anthropomorphized buttermilk biscuit. The 'Butter and Blue' beat the Trash Pandas last night. We'll get to them, later.

Getting into the top 10, this team is all about the experience. Casinos and seafood. And baseball.

Lol. Yard Goat.

Their logo appears to be a distressed bolt. And their mascot - a big purple dinosaur. It doesn't have to make sense to be fun.

In to the top part of the list is the Space Cowboys. The Triple A affiliate of the Astros is based in Sugar Land Texas. And now that old song is stuck in my head.

Certainly an odd animal to name your team after. I do love that they have a Hawaiian Shirt Night.

Yes, they are named after radioactive material. But they do have great merch. And the name does indeed come from the Simpsons "Springfield Isotopes."

A fun name, and the 'rubber' part ties into their hometown of Akron. I get it!

According to their website, Rumble Ponies are a "fierce horse that no carousel can contain." K. It must be weird for the players trying to explain to their families. A what? They actually let the fans choose the name. 'Stud Muffins" came in second. 

A sod poodle is essentially a prairie dog. But sod poodle sounds a lot more fun. And it looks good on the uniform.

This Madison, Alabama team name is the one everyone has heard about. It takes the number one spot. Who wouldn't want to play for the Trash Pandas?

Thanks to Casino.org for their help on this list.