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2021 Penny Errors Worth Money

2021 Penny Errors, Varieties, and Values

2021 penny errors and varieties in mint state condition are excellent coin specimens for collecting. Are you looking for all forms of a double ear coin for your collection? You’ll need a scale to check for planchet error coins.

Value is impacted by the condition of the coin, the type of error or variety it is, along with its graded population. In 2025 the USA stopped making pennies, so make sure to locate some of these for your coin collection.

You’ll need a Digital Coin Microscope to find the doubling on any rare coins. Plus, expert dealers know that a single fingerprint can ruin a Red (RD) status.

I suggest using 2×2 Coin Flips the moment an error is found. Use the a Digital Scale to verify the standard 2.5g weight for the 2021 zinc cent. If it weighs more it could it could be a wrong planchet error.

Lincoln Cent Doubled Dies

For instance, observe a 2021 Lincoln cent doubled die obverse variety coin compared to a normal 2021 penny in the image. Note the doubling under Lincoln’s ear lobe at the end of each arrow. This rare coin variety gained its fame for all the double ear penny years.

It’s how I found these valuable coins and sold them all! Additionally, examining 2021 mint sets ensures a mint state grade proof specimen. These sell by themselves in plain cardboard or plastic coin flips.

Rare coins remain ever in high demand and are even more valuable in pristine condition. Are you searching for penny errors and varieties in uncirculated 2021 Lincoln cent rolls? If not, do so!

Shield Cent Doubled Dies Vs Contact Marks

Does your 2021 shield cent look like it has an extra ear? How do you discern the difference? Is it a genuine die variety or a contact mark? First, if it took a hit, then that area on the penny coin will appear flattened or dented.

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Second, when a penny is doubled, like the doubled die obverse with doubling under Lincoln’s ear is, then the area will display raised like a bubble letters instead of a flat shelf-like appearance.

Coin Roll Hunting Pennies

Submitting a coin for grading doesn’t always equal a large profit. The cost of grading coins isn’t an option for everyone. However, when coins turn out to be highly sought after error or doubled die variety, then clear images is all that’s necessary to list them for sale online.

Coin Value Chart

Grade (RD)	2021 (P) Value	2021-D Value	Key Error Value
MS63 (Raw)	Face Value	Face Value	$2 - $5
MS65	$7 - $10	$10 - $12	$15+
MS67	$73.00	$125.00	$50 - $100
MS68+	$600+ (Rare)	$3,300 (Record)	Varies

2021 Penny Value

For instance, a 2021-D 1C Shield cent graded MS66, sold at auction for $75.00. It’s the grade that made it more valuable, even without being an error or variety. Furthermore, a 2021 P Lincoln Shield cent graded MS67RD, sold for $73.

However, the coins had to be in pristine condition in order for these pennies to be worth money. 2021 Lincoln cent errors and varieties don’t have to be pristine to be valuable because they’re rare variety coins, and more scarce than its counterparts.

Valuable Mint State Grade Pennies

According to the recent sold listings on ebay, 2021 doubled die varieties sell for $5 and up in raw condition. If you’ve found one yourself, you can choose to send it off for grading and then to auction, keep it in your own collection, or list it for sale as ungraded on ebay.com. Observe and learn from the examples shown in the recently sold listings. It’s your choice.

Coin Guides and References

Collectible Coin Books

Lincolncent.com is owned by famed numismatist Charles Daughtrey, author of the collectible coin book, Looking Th rough Lincoln Cents. Furthermore, he and his team host Coppercoins Auctions Channel. Subscribe to his channel for opportunities to bid for rare coins and chances to win neat prizes! That book itself is a collectible item. Bookmark this Cherry Picker’s guide list also.

Looking for more free error coin guides? Check out the Rare Penny Errors Master List for a complete list of other year penny error guides featured on this site.

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2019 Penny Errors List: Rare Coin Varieties to Collect

2019 Penny Errors and More

2019 penny errors and varieties are collectible coins. For example, this 2019-D penny is a rare partially plated planchet mint error cent coin specimen. Have you found any rare pennies like this 2019 American penny?

Furthermore, it’s known as incomplete plating, and occurs when a zinc cent planchet is not fully coated with copper in the plating bath. As a result, the zinc core remains exposed. – coinworld.com

For instance, the partially unplated zinc planchet error shows how the copper plating didn’t completely cover the planchet, as seen in the images of this 2019 shield penny error.

This type of plating error coincides with the introduction of copper-plated zinc cents in 1982.

As with any denomination cent weights can vary, with some falling above or below the mean.

It’s therefore possible to encounter a genuine unplated cent that matches or exceeds the weight of a normal cent. In other words, this coin weighed about average. Furthermore, the zinc Lincoln cent coin is 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.

“The copper-plating operation of copper coated zinc planchets is done outside the Mint, by an outside supplier. Partial and 100% unplated cents are much scarcer than many collectors realize.” – Fred Weinberg

American Shield Penny Errors

Zinc cent plating planchet errors have attained interest through eye appeal to numerous variety and error coin collectors. For example, a rare 1992-D partially unplated Lincoln cent mint error coin graded MS66 by NGC, sold at auction for $85.00.

A rare 1983 Lincoln Cent Partially Unplated Penny graded MS65, sold at auction for $225.00! Moreover, partially unplated coin errors sell from a few dollars up to thousands, even in raw condition.

Finding Rare One Cent Errors

I recommend joining a few coin collecting groups and online coin forums to ask any questions about your coins. You won’t know what you’ve found unless you ask around. The more eyes on your coin the better.

Moreover, the coin hobby isn’t just an activity, it’s a community. Manners matter so be civil! Furthermore, the best chance of finding a doubled die variety coin or error penny just like this exquisite 2019 Lincoln shield cent, is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls for them.

Coin Hunting Tips

Additionally, if you’re new to coin collecting, remember to save any wheat pennies you start finding, because you can already trade them in for double their face value in any United States coin shop!

Furthermore, searching 2019 mint sets for varieties and errors ensures a high mint state grade coin. For example, observe a struck through string buffalo nickel error!

Moreover, some wheat pennies may turn out to be worth far more money, especially if found out to be a rare Cherrypicker, or otherwise famous die variety. For instance, check out this 1957 D RPM Variety Lincoln Wheat Cent.

Watch the examination footage of this 2019 Lincoln shield cent planchet plating coin error in the video above. Then, learn more about diagnostics of fake and genuine unplated zinc cents, as discussed by CONECA. Happy hunting!

Looking for more? Check out the Rare Penny Errors Master List for a complete list of other year penny error guides featured on this site.

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1957 Penny Errors and Rare Varieties to Hunt For

1957 Penny Errors, Varieties, and 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. You’ll want to search though original wrapped uncirculated 1957 penny rolls for a valuable mint state grade specimen.

Repunched Mint Mark or 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 One 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.

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.

1957 Penny Doubled Dies

Moreover, 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.

Looking for more? Check out the Rare Penny Errors Master List for a complete list of other year penny error guides featured on this site.

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