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1983 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

1983 Lincoln Cent Die Clash Error and More Errors, Varieties, and Values

1983 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist and are worth more than their face value. For instance, 1983 penny clashed die error pennies have asking prices starting around $5 and up in raw condition on Ebay.

Additionally , a 1983 one cent coin in raw condition refers to an ungraded or unencapsulated coin. Moreover, values vary and depend on the eye appeal of the coin, not necessarily the holder. However, the holder makes it possible to cosign with auction companies.

Furthermore, note the die markings on a 1983 Lincoln cent displays a die clash error, rim cuds, and a reverse die crack. Moreover, these 1983 pennies were found in an original wrapped bank roll purchased from lincolncent.com.

1983 Penny Value

Furthermore, cent coins don’t require being of any varieties or have any errors in order to be more valuable. In other words, a Lincoln penny in pristine condition is worth much more than one cent. For instance, a 1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent graded MS68, sold for $1840.00.

Additionally, only two 1983 Lincoln cents in population are graded MS68+. Furthermore, they’re valued at $5000.00 each. A 1983 D Lincoln Cent graded MS68, sold for $1380.00. These are the pennies worth money!

1983 Doubled Die Variety Penny Values

A 1983 variety penny with the highest grade instantly makes it very valuable. For instance, an uncirculated 1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse Lincoln cent graded MS68RD, sold for $7050.00. Being a variety coin implies a lower population, and in pristine condition it’s even rarer.

Moreover, eye appeal increases value. For instance, a 1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse Lincoln Cent graded MS64BN, sold for $495.00. Note the doubling spotted easily with the naked eye. At first the letters look blurry from a distance, like blurred vision, but it’s actually doubling of the coin.

However, the doubling is more evident when looked at with a 10X loupe or placed under a USB coin microscope. Graded specimens have asking prices of hundreds of dollars on Ebay. Furthermore, A 1983 Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Obverse graded MS65RD, sold for $440.00.

How to Find Rare 1983 Pennies

The best ways to find a rare and valuable penny worth money is to invest in uncirculated original wrapped pennies by the rolls, and search through them. They’re found in bank rolls and pocket change just as well.

Another option is to purchase 1983 mint sets and then examine all the coins in it. Don’t break it out of the original mint set unless you think it’s absolutely worth doing so.

Chuck Daughtrey Hosts Coppercoins Auctions

I myself obtained these specimens by bidding on and then examining a single full roll of 1983 Lincoln Cents, obtained by participating in Coppercoins Auctions.

Additionally, I found more than one clashed die error mint state specimen coin in that roll. Moreover, a few 1983 struck through debris displayed in the nine of the date on two of them, as shown in the image below.

1983 Penny Die Varieties

Observe the “Bird’s Nest” die variety displaying a die chip in the upper right corner base of the memorial building. 1983 Lincoln cents with die cracks and breaks are worth around five dollars and up according to the Ebay sold listings.

Gas Bubbles or Plating Blister Pennies

Furthermore, plating blisters, or gas bubbles, are common occurrences on 1983 pennies. In other words, they’re “particles caught in between the copper plating and the zinc core of an improperly washed zinc planchets react.

Moreover, it causes both the copper plating to bubble up and the zinc core to corrode. While it is technically an error made during the coin production process, it’s not considered as valuable.” – coinworld.com

However, people still collect pennies with plating issues, including those with plating gas bubbles, but average asking price is a dollar or less. Additionally, “a common cause of zinc rot is the presence of a small perforation or tear in the copper plating. This allows oxygen and reactive compounds to reach the zinc core. If the bubbles pop, the coin develops zinc rot.” – error-ref.com

Weigh 1983 Pennies to Discover Wrong Planchet Errors

Wrong planchet error coins make 1983 pennies worth a lot of money. Furthermore, a small scale is all you need to know as a 1983 copper penny weighs 3.1 grams. Anything more or less could be a wrong planchet error coin. For example, check out an examination of a 2019 planchet coin plating error penny. Happy Hunting!

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1944 Wheat Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

1944 Wheat Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

1944 wheat cent errors and varieties exist! First, observe a 1944 S Lincoln wheat cent displaying a minor struck through grease error in the images.

One of the dots is completely missing, with some of the devices, the tops of the letters “E Pluribus Unum” appear faded. Keep scrolling to learn more about the 1944 wheat leaf penny.

This wheatback penny is in a late die stage, meaning the coin was struck with an aging die. For instance, the faded bust of Lincoln, also known as “The Ghost of Lincoln,” is evident on the reverse and a strong indication of an overused die. Keep reading to learn more about more 1944 wheat cent errors, varieties, and values.

1944 Lincoln Wheat Cent Values

1944 Lincoln wheat cent values depend on a variety of factors. For instance, 1944 S wheat pennies sell for roughly two dollars or more in raw condition on Ebay. Furthermore, it’s not always the condition of a coin that makes it the most valuable.

However, luster still has a major influence on eye appeal. For instance, a 1944-S Lincoln wheat cent graded MS67Rd, sold for $3,290. Additionally, a 1944-S Lincoln wheat penny graded MS67BN, sold for $50.00.

Most Valuable 1944 Wheat Pennies

Furthermore, a 1944-S Steel Lincoln wheat cent graded MS66, sold for $408,000. However, that penny is not only a high mint state grade, but it’s also a rare transitional error. That’s why it’s an extremely valuable $400K penny!

Additionally, a 1944 steel wheat cent graded MS64, sold for $180,000. While not as lustrous, its composition makes it a rarity. Needless to say these specimens are some of the most valuable wheat cents to date.

1944 S Wheat Penny Mint Mark Varieties

The famed 1944-S Lincoln Cent struck on a Zinc-Plated Steel Planchet, weighs 2.7 grams. Moreover, be aware of the mint mark varieties that exist. For instance, a “large S, is one of two mint mark varieties in use at that time in San Francisco.

The Knob S is the other. That 1944-S steel cent is also the Large S variety. An estimated 10 are thought to exist in various conditions and grades.” Daniel of Portsmouth Coins suggests investing in having a coin such as this professionally authenticated and graded.

1944 Penny Transitional Off Metal Errors

“When a coin is struck on a planchet different than its intended, it is defined as an “off-metal”. This is because the planchet is different than normal either in its appearance, size, or both.” – coinweek.com

Transitional mint errors happen when coins are struck with differing metal compositions not just different sizes of devices. Other 1944 penny planchet errors are as follows:

1944-S Lincoln Cent struck on a Zinc-Plated Steel Planchet.
1944-S Struck On Steel Planchet.
1944-D Struck On Zinc Coated Planchet.
1944-D Struck On Steel Planchet.
1944 Struck On Steel Planchet.

Rare Wheat Cent Varieties

The next time you come across a 1944 penny observe it very closely. Obverse and reverse doubled die varieties exist. Furthermore, repunched mintmark varieties, and over mintmark variety discoveries may still be hiding in a roll of 1944 pennies somewhere too. There’s still a lot to look for on 1944 wheat cents!

Variety Attributions

Images to utilize for coin mint mark variety comparisons are available via coppercoins.com. Images to compare doubled die varieties are available at doubleddie.com. Another excellent resource is varietyvista.com.

These numismatists will examine and attribute coins for a reasonable price. However, each has special set of instructions for submitting coins to them for attribution. Therefore, thoroughly read the directions on each website.

1909 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

The 1909 Lincoln cent is a sought after wheat penny known for errors and varieties. Moreover, the values of the 1909 penny vary, but they can be as high as the price of a small house. Furthermore, both mints struck coins with the initials and without the initials.” – Heritage Auctions

1909 Penny Famous for Controversy

Additionally, “the 1909 S version was the first year of the Lincoln coin. Almost immediately upon release the public made complaints about Brenner’s initials (V.D.B.) on the back of the Lincoln cent, because the initials are located under the wheat stalks.”

After the location of the V.D.B. initials attracted public scrutiny, the U.S. Mint responded to the criticism by removing the initials entirely. “Thus the result some 1909 Lincoln cents bear the V.D.B. initials, and others do not.” – the-sun.com

Collectible 1909 Penny Varieties

Additionally, “instead of placing the initials elsewhere with new dies, mint employees simply removed them entirely from die. This produced a new variety of 1909 cents without the V.D.B.

Furthermore, as new dies were being prepared, the designer’s initials on the old dies were removed by crude tooling. 1909 pennies struck by these altered dies are highly sought-after.” – error-ref.com

1909 V.D.B. Struck Through Reverse Error

What caused this coin to catch my eye first, is that the V.D.B. initials appear as a struck through grease error. Moreover, I wouldn’t have noticed the V.D.B. without a microscope, because the initials aren’t as visible to the naked eye.

Was this 1909 V.D.B. penny deliberately struck through from crude tools used to remove the initials? Was it an unintentional error? Additionally, feel free to contact me with your thoughts about it.

1909 Lincoln Cent Mintages

The 1909 cent is extremely valuable not only because of the fame garnered from the controversy surrounding them, but also the low mintage brought on by the controversy. Furthermore, only 484,000 1909-S pennies were produced. However, though that’s a rare variety, it’s not all that makes these Lincoln pennies so valuable.

1909 Lincoln Cent Values

1909 V.D.B cents can be found for sale on Ebay in circulated raw condition at around five dollars and up. The values do vary and depend on the condition of the coin, mintage, and variety. The more unique the coin, then the lesser the population, and the higher the grade, the more valuable the coin!

For instance, a 1909 VDB cent graded MS62 BN, (brown,) sold at auction for $4,830.00. A 1909 VDB penny graded MS68RD, sold at auction for $56,400.00!

Furthermore, there are only four 1909 VDB Lincoln cents without errors, but with a high mint state grade of MS68. The PCGS price guide value is an estimated $57,000 per coin! A 1909 1C Lincoln, graded PR68RD (Proof), sold at auction for $59,800.00.

1909 Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Varieties

The value of the 1909 penny depends not only on the condition of the coin but whether it has a unique error or other anomaly, such as the 1909 doubled die varieties. The 1909 S minted pennies with the initials have the lowest mintage, but pennies of this date can still be extremely rare and valuable regardless of mintage.

Furthermore, this 1909 penny displays moderate to extra thickness showing on the date and Liberty. I compared images to listings available via coppercoins.com first.

Furthermore, doubling exists on the front and back of 1909 Lincoln cent. Therefore it’s important to examine both sides of the coin. Moreover, doubled die listings to compare images to are available via varietyvista.com. Jon Wexler has 1909 doubled die varieties listings with images on doubleddie.com.

1909 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent Values

The auction prices of graded and authenticated 1909 doubled die varieties make for an impressive conversation to start with anyone who likes to talk about money. For instance, a 1909 VDB Lincoln cent DDO FS-1102 graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $24,150.

Furthermore, a1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $23,000 in 2009. The 1909 VDB 1C DDO FS-1102, graded MS64RB (Red Brown,) once sold at auction for $1,560.00. The opportunities are endless “Looking Through Lincoln Cents!”

2021 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

2021 Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

2021 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist! Furthermore, values vary depending on the condition of the coin, and/or the type of error, and/or die variety a coin is, along with its population. For instance, observe a 2021 Lincoln cent doubled die obverse compared to a normal 2021 penny in the images below. Not the doubling under Lincoln’s ear.

Moreover, rare coins remain in high demand and collect a much higher premium. Are you searching for penny errors and varieties in uncirculated 2021 Lincoln cent rolls? It’s how I found them! Additionally, examining 2021 mint sets ensures a mint state proof specimen.

Doubled Die Variety Coins 2021 Lincoln Shield Pennies

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 a coin took a hit, then that area on the coin will appear flattened. When a penny has a doubling, like this doubled die extra ear lobe cent, the area will be raised instead of flat.

Coin Groups & Community Forums

Daniel of Portsmouth Coin Shop explains the differences between rare doubled ear cent Lincoln pennies, and contact marks, or post mint damage (PMD,) on wheat cents and memorial pennies.

Furthermore, Daniel made the effort to put together references online of cherry pickers’ lists of Lincoln cent varieties & key dates for members of the coin world community to utilize.

Collecting Rare & Valuable Die Varieties

“If collecting coins by date and mint mark became unexciting over the years, then do research into what varieties can be found for any series collected. It might re-kindle your passion for collecting and expand your enjoyment of the hobby.” – Jeff Garrett

2021 Penny Errors & Values

Furthermore, submitting a coin for grading doesn’t always equal a large profit. Moreover, 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.

Moreover, as long as you have the highest graded coin in the lowest population, it’ll be the most valuable coin. Not all pennies are worth a lot of money, but some really are, therefore invest your time and efforts wisely!

2021 Lincoln Penny Values

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.

Variety & Error Pennies Worth Money

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. It’s your decision.

Looking Through Lincoln Cents Collectible Coin Book

Lincolncent.com is owned by famed numismatist Charles Daughtrey, author of the collectible coin book “Looking Through Lincoln Cents.” Furthermore, he’s host of Coppercoins Auctions on Youtube. Subscribe to his channel for opportunities to bid for rare coins and chances to win neat prizes!

Rare Error & Variety Collectible Coins

I was lured into the lucrative hobby of coin collecting after hearing the memo about the Great American Coin Hunt and West Point quarters in December of 2019. When I first got started searching for collectible coins, I became more ecstatic as I made discoveries for myself. Who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt?

Furthermore, I invested in the coin examination supplies necessary for identifying coin errors and varieties. Essentially, I started writing this blog about my experiences of finding, researching, and identifying coin errors and varieties found in circulation.

Interacting with and learning from others in the coin industry has for the most part been a pleasant experience for me. However, coin collecting books are still very helpful references, and examining coins is a peaceful activity.

Embracing the Coin Hobby

Furthermore, I’m a fairly quick study, but I’m constantly learning something new every day. Therefore I encourage everyone to get more than one opinion. Join coin groups, forums, and communities, and go to all the coin shows scheduled near you. Whatever you decide to do with what you find, enjoy the hunt!

Great American Coin Hunt the Largest Treasure Hunt of All Time

“The Great American Coin Hunt rallied hundreds of coin dealers and thousands of collectors to benefit the coin hobby. The goal simultaneously encouraged new collectors to look at their change for rare coin specimens. Basically, the plan was to disperse over one million rare and valuable collectible coins into circulation.

Additionally, everyone who participated created their own way of helping out. Hiding coins in public places, like Easter eggs. The US Mint created West Point quarters for circulation, which had never been done before.

Furthermore, companies like NGC, PCGS, Littleton Coin Company, and ANA, all participated with their own creative programs. It’s been said that this was the largest numismatic promotional program of all time.” – Rob Oberth – (“Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers”)

The Booming Business of Numismatics

Have you found or inherited a unique rare coin or collection of them you’d like to sell? “There are at least 5,000 active coin companies in the United States. Moreover, they range in size from one-man operations to multi-national juggernauts with hundreds of employees.

Additionally, there are at least 10 to 15 companies with sales exceeding $100 million per year. APMEX alone once touted annual sales approaching $2 billion or more.” – Jeff Garrett – rarecoingallery.com

Earn Money Flipping Coins

“It is quite funny how under the radar the rare coin business operates. I still get odd looks when I meet someone for the first time, and they ask what I do for a living. More than once, people have asked me if someone can make living selling coins. Happily, I have been doing so for over 40 years!” – Jeff Garrett

Need more help “Understanding the Art of Rare Coin Submissions?” Listen to and learn from those most experienced numismatists in the coin industry.

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!

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!!