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1996 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

1996 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist. For instance, check out this 1996 D doubled die reverse penny. Furthermore, values vary, depending on the condition of the coin, and the type of error or variety a coin is.

For instance, observe a 1996 doubled die reverse Lincoln penny. Arrows note the doubling of Lincoln’s profile and along the pillar of the memorial building. Additionally, it was found in an uncirculated original wrapped roll. Keep scrolling to learn more about 1996 Lincoln cent errors.

Doubled Die Variety Listings

Reliable 1996 Lincoln cent doubled die variety listings with images are available online for comparison. For instance, you’ll want to bookmark doubleddie.com and coppercoins.com.

Additionally, 1996 D doubled die varieties are listed at varietyvista.com. Moreover, the best chance of finding a rare 1996 penny error or variety in mint state condition is to purchase and examine uncirculated original wrapped rolls. Another option is to search 1996 mint sets.

1996 Lincoln Cent Values

A 1996-D Lincoln Cent graded MS69RD, sold at auction for $3,565.00. Furthermore, 1996 Lincoln cents graded MS69 had a price of about $2000.00 for the graded and encapsulated specimens. Additionally, look for listings on Ebay by using the keywords “1996 D Lincoln cent doubled die penny.”

For instance, according to PCGS a rare 1996 doubled die obverse Lincoln cent in mint state condition is valued at about $550.00. Furthermore, those who don’t fancy searching through rolls and examining individual coins for themselves, sell uncirculated 1996 pennies by the rolls on Ebay.

Additionally, check out the coin examination of 2014 Clashed Die Lincoln cent! Then, look at what a cud mint error looks like on a 1989 cent.

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1989 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

1989 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist! Check out this 1989 penny error. It’s a cud die break error coin. Moreover, it was found while coin roll hunting a box with rolls of 1989 pennies. 1989 Lincoln cent errors and varieties are appealing to coin collectors. For instance, look at the sold listings on Ebay.

“A cud on a coin resembles a blob of metal on the surface of a coin extending from the rim. Moreover, it obliterates the device or inscription where ever it appears.” This error happens on a coin during production at the mint. – thesprucecrafts.com.

Additionally, cud errors maintain a consistent size and shape through a production run. However, some cuds grow larger as additional pieces of steel break off the die.” – error-ref.com

The best chance of finding rare and flawless 1989 Lincoln cent errors and varieties, is to search through uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls. Additionally, examining 1989 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

Uncirculated coins have the most eye appeal. However, those found in pocket change still have additional value. For instance, the circulated cent displayed in the image below is easily a hundred dollar penny.

The cud on this 1989 D Lincoln Cent covers the letters of “In God We Trust.” However, cud errors happen all over 1989 Lincoln cents. Furthermore, images to compare coins are available via cudsoncoins.com. For instance, this 1989 penny is listed as CU-1c-1989-04.

1989 Penny Values

Error coins can bring big money. Furthermore, values depend on the type of variety or mint error, in addition to the condition of the coin. However, 1989 pennies don’t have to have errors or be a variety to be valuable.

1989 cents in flawless condition are expensive! For instance, a 1989 1C graded MS68 RD, sold at auction for $4,113.00. Furthermore, a 1989-D 1C graded MS69RD, sold at auction for $1,024.00.

Moreover, ungraded 1989 Lincoln cent in raw condition and other cents with cud errors sell for $10 and up on Ebay. “Cuds are sought after by error collectors and worth $10.00 or more for minor breaks to a couple of hundred dollars for major die breaks.” –lincolncentsonline.com

Coin Roll Hunting for Errors & Variteties

To get started coin roll hunting, you’ll need to invest in the necessary tools, such as a coin scale, a USB coin microscope or loupe, and coin flips. Moreover, it’s a genuinely healthy hobby for occupying oneself. Get your hands on numismatics books such as “Strike It Rich With Pocket Change” by Ken Potter.

Additionally, the potential to generate profit if you devote yourself to the hobby is obvious. It’s not impossible to find modern Lincoln cents worth money. For instance, it was breaking news when a keen eyed teenager found a penny worth a million dollars in their lunch money. – People Magazine

1989 Doubled Die Variety Pennies

Images for comparing 1989 penny doubled die varieties can be found listed online via coppercoins.com, doubleddie.com, and/or varietyvista.com. Bookmark this page for future reference and thank you for subscribing!

Additionally, a 1989 D Lincoln cent transitional error exists! Mint employees accidentally struck the coin on a copper planchet. Furthermore, the 1989 mint error coin weighs 3.1 grams, instead of the 2.5 grams that a copper-plated zinc planchet weighs. Get a coin scale to weigh your pennies. Rare money is valuable money!

The more you study, the more you’ll learn. First, check out a 2014 Lincoln cent clashed die error. Then look at a 2021 cent struck through error. Afterwards, check out a rare 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cent.

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2021 Lincoln Shield Cent Struck Through Error Coin

2021 D Lincoln Shield Cent Struck Through Mint Error

2021 D Lincoln shield cent errors and varieties exist. For instance, observe this 2021 struck-thru error penny. Furthermore, 2021 was a year the mint produced various coin errors. Moreover, a mint error coin is an error coin produced at the mint. Check out this struck-through debris error in the image below.

Additionally, “struck through metal wires get struck into coin planchets. As a result, it left thin incuse impressions, which are either straight, kinked, curved, worm-like, or sinuous.” – error-ref.com

Furthermore, coinauctionshelp coin forum helped to attribute and suggested the cent was struck-through thread, or a bristle wire. Additionally, a member verified via cointalk.com.

Coin Help Forums

Groups and forums like those listed above are extremely helpful for any new coin collector. Furthermore, even experienced numismatists learn something new every day.

2021 Lincoln Shield Penny Values

Moreover, values vary and may increase or decrease over time. The highest grade a coin receives is a 70. The lowest population of the coins with the highest grades are the most valuable.

Furthermore, the best way to find uncirculated 2021 penny errors and varieties is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls. Don’t forget to check all 2021 mint sets! However, a penny doesn’t have to be an error or variety to be valuable. A flawless coin in pristine condition has the most eye appeal.

2021 Shield Cent Values

For instance, a 2021-D 1C Shield cent graded MS66RD, sold at auction for $75.00. Furthermore, a 2021 1C Shield cent graded MS66RD, sold at auction for $21.00. Additionally, Ebay’s sold listings indicate that 2021 penny errors are still a hot commodity. For instance, the major die break errors valued at $100.00 and up!

2021 Lincoln Cent Die Varieties

2021 doubled die variety coins with pictures to compare are listed via reputable sites like doubleddie.com and coppercoins.com. Furthermore, 2021 penny doubled die varieties are available via varietyvista.com.

Check out a 2014 Lincoln Cent Clashed Die Error next! Additionally, observe a 1970 doubled die obverse Lincoln penny I obtained from a coin auction! Finally, this website is a partnered associate and contains affiliate links, which enable me to earn commissions from various partners. Full disclosure is available here. Partners include Ebay, Amazon, Google Adsense, and others.

1973 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

1973 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist! First, all 1973 Lincoln cents are worth at least twice their face value due to their copper content. For instance, 1973 pennies are 95% copper. Furthermore, the one examined in this article displays a spiked head die crack error.

1973 Lincoln Cent Values

Moreover, 1973 pennies in pristine condition increase in value. For example, an uncirculated 1973 Lincoln cent graded 67+ RD, sold at auction for $3,850.00.

Furthermore, a 1973-D 1C graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $4,994.00. Any pennies with the lowest population of the highest grades is how profit is made in the coin industry. A coin in flawless condition drastically increases its value. However, a die variety generates even more profit.

Additionally, a 1973 Mint Set is selling between ten and twenty dollars on Amazon. Furthermore, check out the auctions on Ebay. These are the best way to find coins that increase the chances of getting the highest grade, whether they have errors or not.

If you can find a coin that turns out to have the highest grade and is a variety or mint error, it would be like winning the coin lottery! A teenager with a keen eye once found a cent worth a million dollars in their lunch money!

1973 Doubled Die Varieties

Furthermore, 1973 Lincoln cent doubled die varieties exist! For instance, listings with photos are available at doubleddie.com. Additionally, there are more listings of examples with photos to compare at coppercoins.com, and varietyvista.com.

Additionally, tune into and listen to Charles Daughtrey, author of “Looking Through Lincoln Cents,” as he searches through 1973 D pennies from an original bankroll. Feel free to subscribe and join in any auctions for the opportunity to get rare doubled die variety pennies for a reduced price.

Subscribe to Chuck Daughtrey, also known as Coppercoins, on Youtube, where you can register to bid for coins, and then tune in to his channel for live auctions and more mint roll reveals. You can also keep up with current listings of coins for sale by visiting Coppercoins Ebay store.

1973 Pennies a Short Run Series

1973 pennies were a short run series and therefore collectible and pricey. “The one year type design for 1973 has large initials on the reverse, and makes it even rarer than other strikes.

A transitional error for this year with a reverse of 1972 or 1974 hasn’t been discovered yet, but that’s what experienced numismatist Chuck Daughtrey says to be on the lookout for. 1973 Cents are famous for displaying a repunched mint mark or RPM.

Are you a Lincoln cent collector? Check out a 2014 Lincoln shield cent with a die clash mint error next. Happy hunting! This website is a partnered associate and contains affiliate links, which enable me to earn commissions from various partners. Full disclosure is available here. Partners include Ebay, Amazon, Google Adsense, and others.

2020 Penny Errors, Varieties, & Values

2020 penny errors and varieties exist! Have you found any 2020 Lincoln shield cent doubled dies like these? Moreover, examine both the obverse and reverse of Lincoln cents for doubling. Furthermore, this article includes an example of a 2020-D Lincoln Cent with feeder finger errors, as well as marked photos of 2020 doubled die reverse and obverse shield cents.

Furthermore, the best chance of finding mint state 2020 penny errors and varieties is to search through uncirculated 2020 original wrapped bank penny rolls.

Additionally, searching 2020 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen. Furthermore, images of doubled die 2020 shield cent varieties to compare coins are available via doubleddie.com.

2020 Doubled Dies

2020 Shield Cent Feeder Finger Errors

Through the years many different kinds of feeder fingers of widely varying shapes have been used. Moreover, some presses use a dial feeder, which looks like the dial of an old rotary phone.” – error-ref.com

For instance, “a feeder finger is a moving machine part that delivers a planchet to the striking chamber. Additionally, it functions as an ejection finger after the strike.” Observe the arrows noting a 2020 feeder finger error penny below.

Feeder finger errors are relatively minor. However, they’re still collectible. Moreover, “feeder finger errors are the result of the feeder finger scraping across the the anvil die. Therefore, die scrapes appear on a coin as closely spaced, parallel ridges. ” – error-ref.com

2020 Lincoln Cent Values

Furthermore, 2020 pennies don’t have to have errors or be a die variety to be valuable. For instance, a 2020-D 1C Shield cent, graded MS68RD, sold for $5000.00. Moreover, a 2020 1C Shield cent, graded MS69RD, sold for $721.00.

However, those values are based on coins in flawless condition. 2020 penny errors are selling for $5 and up in raw condition on Ebay. The condition of the coin impacts value.

Are you checking your pocket change? You could very well strike it rich someday. Additionally, the image below is of a 2020 D penny with doubling displaying on Lincoln’s Ear. Furthermore, these are rare pennies worth money and they’re worth looking for along with any errors.

2020 penny struck through mint errors sell for $5 and up on Ebay. Again, values depend on the type of mint error or die variety a coin is designated, as well as the condition of the coin. There are many types of error pennies. For instance, check out a 2021 struck through error by clicking here.

Furthermore, check out an examination of a special edition 2019 W Proof Lincoln Shield Cent. Then, look out for 2021 Lincoln cent errors and varieties like this too!

2015 Lincoln Cent

2015 Lincoln Cent Varieties & Values

2015 Lincoln Cent varieties are various and values vary. However, you can still find rare pennies in mint state condition while searching pocket change. Moreover, I found this 2015 DDO penny in a roll of pennies obtained from a bank. Note the moderate extra thickness showing on the letters of LIBERTY.

2015 Shield Cent Values

Values depend on the population of the highest graded coin. For instance, a 2015-D 1C Shield, RD, graded MS67+, sold at auction for $350.00. Furthermore, a 2015 (P) 1C Shield, RD, graded MS67+, sold at auction for $159.00. Additionally, 2015 penny errors and varieties have asking prices on Ebay for five dollars and up in ungraded or raw condition.

2015 Penny Errors and Varieties

Believe it or not, pennies with die cracks and die chips have variety nicknames, and collectors like to collect them. For instance, the “cracked skull” variety refers to die cracks at the top or on the side of Lincoln’s head. Moreover, these variety coins sell on Ebay for few dollars per coin. However, values increase for any in pristine condition.

Furthermore, other references for 2015 doubled die variety comparisons are available at doubleddie.com and varietyvista.com. Additionally, listings are available to compare via coppercoins.com.

The most serious coin roll hunters don’t just search for errors and varieties in bank rolls. Moreover, they’ll purchase original unwrapped rolls from coin shops or online market places like Ebay.

Furthermore, some purchase mint sets and examine every coin in a set for proof errors. Moreover, if you don’t find any errors or varieties, then you can resell the set at a local coin shop or online.

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2015 Lincoln Cent DDO Variety Coin Examination

2014 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

2014 Lincoln Cent Clashed Die Error

2014 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist! For instance, this 2014 P shield penny displays a die clash on the obverse, and a reverse feeder finger error. Furthermore, die clash errors like this are sought after error pennies! For instance, they sell in raw condition on Ebay for $10 or more.

2014 Lincoln shield cent values may vary. In other words, values depends on the type of error or variety, and the coin’s condition. Clashed die shield cents value at $10 and up in raw condition on Ebay. However, shield pennies don’t have to have errors or be a variety to be valuable.

2014 Penny Values

For instance, a 2014 1C Shield cent graded MS69 RD, sold for nearly $2000.00. Furthermore, a 2014-D 1C Shield cent graded MS69 RD, sold for $2,599.00. Moreover, these 2014 Lincoln shield cents are the most valuable because of their flawless condition.

Furthermore, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2014 Lincoln cent errors is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls. Additionally, examining 2014 mint sets ensures a mint state grade proof specimen.

Die Clash Penny Errors

Moreover, “a clashed die mark or die clash error occurs by opposing dies colliding with each other as a planchet fails to be fed into the striking chamber.

Furthermore, most complete planchet misfeeds don’t result in clashed dies since dies normally don’t touch each other in the absence of a planchet. Moreover, dies operate with a safety margin referred to as minimum die clearance or minimum die distance.”

Additionally, “these terms refer to the closest approach the dies make in the absence of a planchet. In order for dies to clash, the dies must fall out of adjustment, making the minimum clearance zero (or less than zero).” – error-ref.com. Additionally, a similar example has been listed as TDC-1c-2014-01 via maddieclashes.com

Feeder Finger Errors

A feeder finger scraping across an anvil die causes feeder finger errors. In other words, die scrapes appear on a coin as closely-spaced, parallel ridges.”

Moreover, die scrapes may appear on the hammer die. Additionally, other causes make die scrapes, but in most cases they’re difficult to distinguish from feeder finger damage.” – error-ref.com

2014 Shield Penny Doubled Die Varieties

Furthermore, 2014 Lincoln shield cent doubled die variety examples are available with images and listed at doubleddie.com or varietyvista.com. Additionally, if you enjoyed this article, then check out an examination of a 2009 Lincoln cent die variety. There are so many interesting coin errors to look for! Thanks for subscribing!

1970 D Lincoln Cent Struck Through Grease Error Spiked Head

1970 D Lincoln Cent Struck Through Grease Error Spiked Head Die Crack Penny

1970 D Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist! For instance, observe the images with arrows noting the errors. Furthermore, spiked head pennies have asking prices for a dollar and up on Ebay. Moreover, condition impacts value.

The best chance of finding rare 1970 penny errors and varieties is by searching through uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls. Additionally, examining 1970 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

How Struck Through Errors Happen

Furthermore, struck through error coins exist because of the various equipment applications at coin production facilities. In other words, equipment made up of thousands of parts, from machines dripping grease, to bolts, screws, and random debris in the vicinity, leaves a lot of room for mistakes.

Things come loose, break off, and are accidentally fed into a press striking the coins. However, struck through grease errors are caused by mint employees accidentally over polishing dies. The grease filled die prevented the coin from striking correctly, hence the missing devices on the penny.

Moreover, a grease strike through error is very common, so only grease strikes causing large devices to be obliterated are considered valuable. Struck through grease error coins have asking prices of a dollar and up in raw condition online.

First, observe the recent sales of 1970 penny errors listed on Ebay. Then, check out a 1972 D Memorial Cent Struck-Through Grease Error missing words on the back of a penny. Finally, this website is a partnered associate and contains affiliate links, which enable me to earn commissions from various partners. Full disclosure is available here. Partners include Ebay, Amazon, Google Adsense, and others.

1972 Penny Errors, Varieties, & Values

1972 Penny Errors: Struck-through Error Coin

1972 penny errors and varieties exist. For instance, this 1972-D cent is a struck through error coin. Furthermore, a microscope isn’t needed to find coin errors like these because they’re visible to the naked eye!

Struck-through Grease Coin Error

For instance, “STATES OF” is completely missing from this coin, as evident in the below photo. Furthermore, this mint error happens when “the recesses of a die becomes clogged with compacted gunk generally composed of a mixture of lubricant, metal dust, and dirt.”

Struck-through Coin Errors

This material is sometimes called “die fill” but is more commonly referred to as “grease.” Die fill can be coarse or smooth, hard or viscous. It can fill isolated design elements (a “filled die” error) or can coat the entire die face. Coatings are sometimes so thick that the entire design is obscured.” – error-ref.com

“Struck through errors come in a variety of types and sizes. These errors are usually small and don’t command much of a premium. However, when they are large or more obvious, they often enhance the desirability and value of a coin.” – ngccoin.com

Furthermore, 1972 penny errors such as this one cent coin value at five dollars and up in raw condition on eBay. For instance, this 1972 cent error coin sold on Ebay in raw condition for $5.50.

1972 Penny Values

When authenticated and placed in a plastic holder, these coins in flawless condition can produce a far greater return than the original cost of investment. For instance, a 1972-D 1C Graded MS67 RD, sold at auction for $4,250.00!

Moreover, error coins in flawless condition can increase values even more, such as a 1972 Doubled Die Obverse graded MS67RD, which sold at an auction for $14,400.00! Furthermore, rare error and variety coins like it are found in pocket change and in mint sets, so don’t forget to check your change closely before spending.

Additionally, observe what other 1972 Lincoln cent errors recently sold for by clicking here. Moreover, look for newer variety and error coins. For instance, have you found any 2020 shield cents errors and varieties? Furthermore, check out a 2014 clashed die cent!!

2009 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

2009 Lincoln Cent Professional Life Errors, Varieties, & Values

2009 Lincoln Cent doubled die varieties and other errors exist on bicentennial pennies! First, be aware that the 2009 Lincoln cent professional life coins were struck in low mintage. Second, keep in mind that the lower the population in the highest grades, the more valuable these coins are.

Furthermore, doubled die varieties and errors exist with increased value. Moreover, reliable online resources for comparing images to the “doubling found in the windows on the building” of the 2009 Lincoln Cent can be found via varietyvista.com. Additionally, check out the listings at doubleddie.com.

2009 Professional Life Bicentennial Cent

According to PCGS Coin Facts, a 2009 1C Lincoln-Professional graded MS68RD sold for nearly $2000.00. However, it wasn’t an error, nor designated as a variety. In other words, it’s valuable because any coin in flawless condition has a dramatic impact on value.

Where to Find Mint State Grade 2009 Lincoln Cents

Additionally, private dealers list uncirculated rolls and sets still sealed in original packaging on Ebay at reasonable prices or through their coin shop websites.

However, some collectors get boxes of pennies from the bank to search through, as another way to find valuable coins in mint state condition to hunt through for varieties and errors.

Making a Living in the Coin Industry

Coin roll hunting is in fact a form of self employment. It can be very time consuming, but that’s how some people have learned to make a living in the coin industry.

Finders get to decide what to do with whatever treasures they find. Many search to keep for themselves or do the research to garner a small profit and list what they’ve found for sale online. Furthermore, they will sell original bank wrapped rolls of 2009 Professional Life Lincoln cents for coin roll hunters to purchase and search through.

The most flawless coins are those usually sent off to be graded by a grading company such as ANACS or PCGS. Then, the coin is consigned with companies like Heritage Auctions, or Stacks & Bowers, but not always. Moreover, some dealers choose to list their coins on the market in raw condition.

Professional Life in Illinois 2009 Lincoln Cent Design

Abraham Lincoln worked at different jobs in Illinois, including piloting a steamboat. However, he had also become interested in politics, and with studying and practicing law.

Elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 1834, he then moved to Springfield, the capital of Illinois in 1837, where Lincoln married and started his family.”

Abraham Lincoln Professional Life

“Doing well as a lawyer, he won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1846. Moreover, Lincoln’s debates made him nationally famous. Furthermore, they showcased his debating skills, clear thinking, sense of moral, and content of character. Two years later, the Republicans nominated him to run for president, and he won the election.”

“The 2009 Professional Life coin design represents Lincoln standing outside the state house of Illinois. It reminds us of his career in law and politics before he ran for the presidency.”

Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Series Program

“The 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program offered four different reverse designs within the year of 2009. Moreover, the year 2009 was not only the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, but also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent, first appearing in 1909. Furthermore, the Lincoln image remained on the obverse (front) of all four cents in the limited edition series.”

Furthermore, the four different images applied highlighted four parts of Lincoln’s life. The first minted represents his Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky. Moreover, the second depicts his Formative Years in Indiana. Additionally, the third design presents his Professional Life in Illinois and the fourth his Presidency in Washington, DC.”

First, watch the footage of the examination of the 2009 Lincoln Cent professional life coin listed above. Then, check out an examination of a rare 2009 Formative Years Lincoln bicentennial cent lamination error.

Doubled Die Variety Listings of the 2009 Professional Life Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Varieties Via Coppercoins!