2009 Bicentennial Presidency Cent Doubled Die Variety

2009 Lincoln Presidency Bicentennial Cent Doubled Die Variety Coin

2009 Bicentennial Presidency Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  For example, observe this 2009 Presidency penny doubled die variety example.  I purchased uncirculated original mint wrapped rolls from Ebay.

double die lincoln penny 2009

That’s how I found this neat specimen.  For instance, observe the extra thickness displaying on the two and first zero of the date.  I noted the doubling with arrows in the image above.

Additionally,  as John Wexler stated, “There are numerous target area for doubled dies on the 2009 bicentennial presidency cent design.”  Moreover, 2009 presidency penny errors and varieties are collectible coins worth money.  

double die cent

Variety and error coins like this don’t necessarily need to have a high mint state grade to be valuable.  However, those in the highest mint state grades are the rarest and therefore the most valuable.

2009 White House Penny Varieties

Furthermore, observe areas around the bottom of Lincoln’s ear, the ERTY of LIBERTY, and the date.  For instance, note the thickness of the top of the letters “RTY” of Liberty compared to a normal 2009-P Presidency penny.

rare 2009 penny
Arrows note a die crack spread across Lincoln's head on a 2009 Penny

“The target area for doubled dies on the 2009 Presidency cent reverse design would be the area at the bottom of the dome.   Look to the left of the triangular roof structure.   The entire obverse and reverse should be examined since doubling has been discovered on both sides of the coin.”

2009 Lincoln Presidency Doubled Die Obverse Variety Cent

For instance, this Lincoln cent is listed as “2009 1¢ PW WDDO-001 (stage B).”  Furthermore, “a die crack runs from SW to NE through the hair on the upper back of Lincoln’s head.

2009 penny error list

Moreover,  a large die gouge displays above the right end of the Capitol building.” (Noted by arrows in the image below.) Moreover, a die chip displays on the left end of the crane at the top of the unfinished White House. 

Click here to see more photos of the examples to compare provided by Mr. Wexler.  Furthermore, the best chance of finding 2009 penny errors and varieties is by searching through original bank wrapped rolls. 

2009 Bicentennial Presidency Cent Doubled Die Variety
2009 Lincoln Presidency Doubled Die Reverse Cent

Additionally, examining 2009 bicentennial mint sets ensures a mint state grade proof specimen. Furthermore, varietyvista.com listed a 2009 P Presidency cent displaying doubled die reverse.  “Extra thickness displays on upper and lower left windows # 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the Left.”

Moreover, “the frames around the windows and all of the columns are much thicker than on a normal 2009 Presidency Bicentennial Lincoln cent.” – John WexlerFollow directions to submit your coins for examination and attribution by Mr. Wexler for just $5.00 per coin.

2009 Bicentennial White House Cent Values

However, 2009 pennies don’t have to have errors or be varieties to be valuable.  For instance, a 2009 D Lincoln Cent Presidency graded MS68RD, sold for $4,700.00. Moreover, a 2009 Bicentennial Lincoln cent graded MS68RD, sold for $2,650.00. 

2009 Bicentennial Presidency Cent Doubled Die Variety

Moreover, the highest graded coins with the lowest population are extremely valuable.  2009 Lincoln Cent Bicentennial Presidency pennies sell for $5 and up each in raw condition on Ebay. 

 Additionally, note that 2009 P Presidency Lincoln cents have the lowest mintage of all 2009 pennies at 129,600,000 million coins.  In comparison to others minted, which were in the billions, look for it as a key date variety.

Presidency in Washington, D.C. (1861-1865)

“The Presidency in Washington cent displays the US Capitol building’s dome under construction, as it was during Lincoln’s term in office. The dome continued to rise as the Civil War raged and the Union struggled to remain united. 

The war began just after Lincoln took office in 1861. During his second year as president, Lincoln declared all slaves free in the rebel territory through the Emancipation Proclamation.

Furthermore, Lincoln was elected for a second term of presidency in 1864.  The war ended a year later.  It was only five days after the end of the war, that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated during his attendance at a play in Washington.

Army doctors worked all night to save him, but he died the next morning at the age of 56.  He was buried in Springfield, Illinois, after his body lay in state and was visited by thousands of mourners underneath the Capitol’s newly-completed dome.”- usmint.gov.

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In summary, I had fun searching through 2009 pennies for rare errors and varieties.  For instance, observe this 2009 professional penny error I found searching through a roll of them.  If you like treasure hunting, then get yourself a coin microscope, a roll of 2009 Presidency in Washington Lincoln Bicentennial Cents, and get started. 

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1996 Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

1996 Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1996 Quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, observe the doubling displayed behind Washington’s ear noted with an arrow in the image below.   This is a rare quarter worth money!

1996 quarter errors with pictures
Arrow notes the doubling displaying behind Washington's ear on a 1996 Quarter

Furthermore, no other 1996 doubled die quarter listings are available as of yet.  Therefore, if you find one like this, hold on to it!  In other words, it’s an unknown discovery.   These are the types of quarters worth money.

Doubled Die Variety Quarters

Furthermore, according to Wexler’s Coins & Die Varieties, “Because of the manner in which the dies receive doubled images through the hubbing process, it’s important to realize that the doubling seen on doubled dies will appear as raised and rounded. 

1996 quarter error list

Moreover, the secondary images look just like the normal devices on the coin.  In other words, a machine doubled coin will be flat instead of raised, as shown in the image below.

“Furthermore, doubled letters will often show “splits” in the serifs of the letters whenever the letters have serifs.  Additionally, if the letters have squared off corners, then those corners will often show strong “notches.”

1996 quarter errors to look for
Arrows note Strike Doubling on a 1996 Washington quarter

“Moreover, the “spread” refers to the separation between the doubled design.  Most importantly, the spread of the doubling varies and may be very wide or extremely close.”  A magnifying loupe is necessary to see most doubled die coins.

Furthermore, it’s possible for a coin to be a genuine doubled die that displays machine doubling.  Learning the difference can be challenging for new collectors.  For this reason, online coin communities and groups are great for getting more than one opinion.

machine doubled coin
1996 d quarter error list

Observe the die crack that displays between the left wing of the eagle and the letters “E” & “D” of “UNITED.”   The best chance of finding rare 1996 error or variety quarters in flawless condition is to search through  uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls.

washington error quarters to look for
1996 Washington Quarter Dollar Values

Furthermore, examining 1996 U.S. mint sets for errors and varieties ensures a mint state grade proof specimen.  However, quarters don’t have to have any errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.

1996 error quarters

For instance, a 1996 P 25C Washington quarter graded MS60, sold for $6,900.00. Furthermore, a 1996 D 25C Washington quarter dollar graded MS68, sold for $447.00.  Those quarters are valuable because of their pristine condition.

die crack quarter error
Selling Unique Coins Raw

Additionally, the rarest coins bring the highest premium even without being certified & graded.  “It’s free to list coins on usacoinbook.com, and registration is simple.  Choose a business name or something easy to remember as a good username to direct people you want to show your collection to at any time.”

Furthermore, creating an account at collectors.com enables you to “save your searches and organize your discoveries.”   Ebay is another online marketplace people are buying and selling coins.  For instance, check the sold listings to observe what 1996 P Washington Quarter Errors sell for.

Note, “Coin grading and authentication emerged as a solution to rampant counterfeiting and coin doctoring in the collectible coin industry.”

Key Dates are a Big Deal

“The 1982 and 1983 quarters are most famous for below-average appearance and are the Washington quarters you want to check your change for.”  No mint sets were issued during those two years.  Furthermore, quarters of these dates look battered after a short time in circulation. Therefore, finding one in mint state condition will fetch a very nice premium.

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