1957 Penny Errors, Varieties, and Values

1957 Penny Errors, Varieties, & Values

1957 penny errors and varieties are collectible coins. For instance, this 1957-D Lincoln wheat cent displays a repunched mint mark or RPM. I got this particular coin online via Coppercoins auction channel.

Furthermore, “Looking Through Lincoln Cents” is authored by Lincoln cent coin errors and varieties specialist Chuck Daughtrey. In other words, it was he who noted the die markings on this rare and valuable collectible coin.

Die Markers Tell the Age of a Die

Moreover, die markings display a split lower serif, indicating a repunched mint mark, die chips in the nine and five, and a die scratch above the one and nine. Additionally, a die crack is visible across Lincoln’s forehead.

Repunched Mint Mark (RPM)

“A repunched mint mark variety is generated when the letter punch used to punch the mint mark into the working die leaves two or more offset impressions.” – error-ref.com

Furthermore, mint mark impressions almost always overlap. “A totally separate secondary mint mark is a rarity, and therefore a very valuable penny. The era of RPM’s ceased in 1989 when the U. S. Mint began placing the mint mark on the master die instead of punching the mint mark into the working die.”

1957 Penny Value

Wheat cents are worth at least two cents each because they’re primarily composed of copper. Always be on the lookout for a repunched mint mark on Lincoln wheat cents! RPM pennies are collectible coins.

Furthermore, the less worn a coin is the more it becomes worth. In other words, value appreciates over time whether a wheat cent is a die variety, an error coin, or neither.

1957 Cent Value

For instance, a 1957-D 1C graded MS67+ RD, sold at auction for $6,600.00. A 1957 wheat cent graded MS76+ RD, sold at auction for $13,800.00.

1957 D Lincoln Wheat RPM pennies sell in raw condition between $5 and $20.00 on Ebay and other online coin shops, such as lincolncent.com.

1957 Penny Doubled Dies

Additionally, rare specimens of 1957 wheat cent doubled die varieties exist! If you’ve found a 1957 penny, then compare it to the listings available at coppercoins.com, varietyvista.com, and/or doubleddie.com.

Additionally, watch the video above as Mr.Chuck Daughtrey examines this 1957 wheat penny with his microscope. Note coin number 8 of reveal #305 at 14 minutes 15 seconds in.

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