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2021 D Lincoln Cent Spiked Head Die Crack & Doubled Dies

2021 D Lincoln Cent: Spiked Head Die Crack & Doubled Die Varieties

2021 D Lincoln Cent: Spiked Head Die Crack Errors, Doubled Die Varieties, and other 2021 pennies worth money. Some 2021 Lincoln cents are worth more than face value. Furthermore, specimens are more valuable in high mint state grades. Errors and varieties sell for five dollars and up in raw condition on Ebay.

2021 Spiked Head Die Crack

“Spike head die crack is a sub-category of a die crack commonly referred to as a “spiked head.” Though they can be found on most denominations, they are primarily collected on the Lincoln cent.” – CONECA

Spiked Head Die Cracks as Collectible Coins

Moreover, spiked head die crack coins are collectibles. They’re not actually an error, but caused by aging dies. Searching through numerous rolls of 2021 D Lincoln pennies turned out to be a rewarding endeavor for me.

2021 Penny Errors and Varieties

Furthermore, I found a unique 2021 D struck through (string) error, and a 2021 D doubled die obverse displaying doubling behind Lincoln’s ear lobe. Additionally, I found a handful of 2021 D doubled die reverse with the doubling displaying within the shield.

Moreover, I found eighteen brilliant uncirculated pennies with the spiked head die crack in two separate brand new rolls of 2021 D cents, which I listed on Ebay as first come first serve.

The best chance of finding rare and valuable 2021 pennies is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls. Additionally, searching 2021 mint sets ensures a high mint state grade specimen.

Furthermore, spiked head die crack pennies are fairly common, but still collectible, especially those in high mint state grades. Moreover, this popular anomaly, people collect spiked head die crack coins by progression. Happy hunting!

Furthermore, 2021 D Lincoln Shield cent doubled die obverse varieties exist. This website is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here.

2021 Doubled Ear Lobe Penny

1970 Doubled Die Penny Variety & More

1970 Doubled Die Penny Variety

1970 doubled die penny variety coins exist! Furthermore, the 1970 Lincoln cent in the lowest population with the highest grade is valuable and worth grading. For instance, a 1970-S 1C Lg Date Doubled Die Obverse graded MS66 RD, sold at auction for $24,150.

1970 Doubled Die Variety Penny Values

Additionally, a 1970-S 1C Lg Date, Doubled Die Obverse Large Date graded MS64 BN, sold at auction for $3675.00. Moreover, a 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse (Large Date) graded MS66 RD, sold at auction for $9000.00.

Furthermore, 1970 pennies don’t have to be of any variety or errors to be valuable. For example, a 1970 D Lincoln cent graded MS67+RD, sold at auction for $2820.00.

Additionally, a 1970 Lincoln cent graded MS67+RD, sold at auction for $4,406.00. Check out the sold listings of 1970 S doubled die Lincoln cents sold in raw condition on Ebay.

1970 Penny Varieties

The 1970-S Small Date, also known as the “High 7” variety, shows the top of the digit “7” in the date perfectly lining up with tops of the other three numerals in the date. Thus, the tops of all four date digits should all align with an imaginary plane atop of the date.”

Meanwhile, the 1970-S Large Date, otherwise known as the “Low 7,” depicts the top of the “7” sitting lower than the tops of the other digits. ” However, the date isn’t the sole diagnostic that one can use to attribute a 1970-S Small Date. On the valuable variety, the inscription “LIBERTY” appears weak and strong on the large date version. – PCGS

1970 S Large and Small Date Variety Penny Values

Values vary for 1970 S large and small date die varieties as well. For example, a 1970-S Large Date Lincoln penny, graded MS67+RD, sold at auction for $1500.00. Finally, a 1970-S 1C Small Date, graded MS67 RD, sold at auction for $2464.00.

Furthermore, 1970 S small date Lincoln pennies are selling on average between $40 and $70 in raw condition on Ebay. The best chance of finding a rare 1970 penny error or variety is to search through original wrapped bank rolls. Additionally, uncirculated pennies in 1970 mint sets ensures a coin with a mint state grade.

1970 S Large Date Doubled Die Lincoln Cent

The 1970 S Large Date Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln cent featured in this article is listed as 1970 S doubled die cent 1D0-004 via coppercoins.com. As the arrow notes in the images, an extra bar displays under the L of LIBERTY. Furthermore, images to compare for other potential 1970 S doubled die varieties are available via doubleddie.com and also varietyvista.com

1970 Lincoln Memorial Cent Coins To Look For

This 1970 penny was purchased and authenticated live online by author of Looking Through Lincoln Cents and experienced numismatist Charles (Chuck) Daughtrey. You won’t regret subscribing to the coppercoins channel or getting in on the auctions. I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge learning from him on top of getting great deals on rare variety coins!

Next, check out an example of a 1970 D Lincoln cent struck through grease spiked head die crack and learn more about 1970 penny errors. This website is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here.

2021 Native American Dollar

2021 Native American Dollar Errors, Varieties, & Values

2021 Native American dollar error and variety coins exist! For instance, a thorough examination detected an improperly annealed or sintered planchet error, thereby making this a nice collectible error coin. Furthermore, observe the anomalies on a collectible 2021 Sacagawea Dollar.

The 2021 Native American dollar coin medal program represents Native American military services. Moreover, the best approach for finding a rare Native American dollar coin error or variety like this, is to search through original wrapped uncirculated rolls of Native American dollars. Additionally, searching 2021 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

Native American History & Heritage

In 2009 the United States Mint began minting and issuing $1 coins, featuring designs celebrating the important contributions made by Native Americans to the history and development of the United States.”- PCGS.com

2021 Native American Dollar Design

“The obverse design displays Sacagawea carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste. Furthermore, the reverse shows stars representing five branches of the U.S. military in the foreground, while a circle provides an additional reference to Native Americans.

Moreover, Native Americans have received recognition for their service, including five Medals of Honor during World War II. Furthermore, their exemplary record of military service continues to this day.” – usmint.gov

Sacagawea's Military Services as a CodeTalker

“In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the now-legendary transcontinental expedition to explore the American West.

He instructed them to search for the fabled Northwest Passage from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, but he also desired firsthand knowledge of the land, its inhabitants, its vegetation, its mineral products, and its animal life and habitat.” – sos.mo.gov.

“While at Fort Mandan, Lewis and Clark met French-Canadian trapper Toussaint Charbonneau and hired him as an interpreter. Furthermore, they allowed his pregnant Shoshone Native American wife to join him on the expedition.

Lewis and Clark hoped she could help them communicate by translating for them with any Shoshone encountered on their journey. On February 11, 1805, Sacagawea gave birth to a son and named him Jean Baptiste. As a result of her skills, she became an invaluable and respected asset for Lewis and Clark.” – History.com

2021 Native American Dollar Mintage

“The 2021 Native American Dollar is the lowest minted in more than a decade of mintages before them, with only 2.52 million produced as the total combined with 1.26 million produced by each the Denver and Pennsylvania mints.” – coinnews.net

The 2021 Native American dollar is made of 77% Copper, 12% Zinc, and 1% other, over a pure Copper core. It weighs 8.1 grams. The golden dollar coin is not made of actual gold, but obtained its name for its golden appearance.

Native American Dollar Coin Varieties

Major grading services recognize the up or down imprinting, or orientation of the edge lettering on Presidential and Sacagawea Dollars. TYPE/POSITION A means that the edge lettering reads upside-down when Sacagawea’s portrait faces up. TYPE/POSITION B means that the edge lettering reads normally when Sacagawea’s portrait faces up – greatcollections.com

2021 Native American Dollar Values

A 2021-P $1 Native American Position Type B graded MS67, sold at auction for $45.00. Furthermore, a 2021-P $1 Native American Position Type A graded MS69, sold at auction for $172.00.

Improperly Annealed or Sintered Planchet Mint Error

“Numismatists may refer to the surface discoloration as improperly washed or burnt planchets. ANACS refers to these as an “Improperly Mixed Alloy.” PCGS refer to them as struck on “Sintered Planchets.”

NGC calls them “Improperly Annealed Planchets.” Improperly annealed planchets can take on a variety of colors, from black to copper red. This error is caused by over-heating the planchets.” – Ken Potter

Native American Dollar Errors

A most famous Sacagawea coin error is the 2014-D Sacagawea mule dollar. It has the presidential design on the reverse. – coinworld.com. Additionally, rotated die errors and doubled edge lettering are other errors to look for on these dollar coins. Moreover, some Sacagawea dollars may display weak edge lettering, partial edge lettering, or even doubled edge lettering.

“Edge lettering wasn’t on Sacagawea Dollars until 2009. However, some still slipped away from the mint without the edge lettering. First, pay attention to the design elements and devices.

Then look for abnormalities and weigh the coins. Finally, compare a suspected die variety to a common coin to help identify true differences.”- TheSpruceCrafts

Doubled Die Variety & Error Dollar Coins

Additionally, varietyvista.com has a 2007 P Sacagawea doubled die reverse listed to compare coins with. Furthermore, look for doubling of the stars! Furthermore, “American Numismatic Association (ANA) Authenticator Brian Silliman verified that the 2000 Sacagawea $1 coin struck on a hollow-center planchet was certainly legitimate, and potentially worth around $10,000.00. – money.org.

Moreover, a rare 2000-P $1 Sacagawea Dollar was discovered as struck on an Susan B Anthony Dollar Planchet. That dollar coin error sold for more than $6000.00! Additionally, observe the recent sold listings of Sacagawea dollar coins on Ebay!

Moreover, doubled and overlapped edge lettering increases value and can be several hundred dollars in certain grades and dates. – coinauctionshelp.com

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1999 Delaware State Quarter “Spitting Horse” Coin

1999 Delaware Quarter "Spitting Horse" Varieties & Values

The 1999 P Delaware state quarter famously displays the “Spitting Horse” Die Variety. Moreover, it got the name for the die crack at the horse’s mouth. Quarters like this sold for $35.00 or more in raw condition on Ebay.

Furthermore, ANACS and NGC are two inexpensive options for those on a budget that want to have the variety graded and slabbed. The condition of the coins, and the prominence of errors or anomalies on them contributes to their value.

Additionally, the Delaware state quarter released in 1999. It represents The First State. This coin celebrates Caesar Rodney’s historic horseback ride in 1776. – usmint.gov

Delaware Quarter Values

Furthermore, a 1999-P 25C Delaware State quarter graded MS66, sold at auction for $4,888.00 in 2008. One graded MS69 has an estimated price guide value of $14,000! However, a 1999-D 25C Delaware state quarter graded MS64, sold at auction for $1,380.00 in 2003.

Additionally, a Delaware state quarter graded MS69 has an estimated value of $9,500. Those quarter coins are valuable strictly based on the condition of the coin meanwhile, without the famous “spitting horse” die crack.

Moreover, the coin with the lowest population of the highest grade gets the greater value. In other words, that’s why it’s recommended to buy original wrapped rolls to search. 1999 P and 1999 D Delaware state quarters also display doubled dies!

Images for comparison can be found at doubleddie.com. Keep in mind the condition of the quarter. Additionally, searching 1999 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

State & National Park Quarter Rarities

Many rare state quarters display similar anomalies, such as the 2004 Michigan State Quarter, 2003 Illinois State Quarter, and a 2003 Missouri State Quarter.

Markedmoney.tech is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here. Finally, observe newly discovered die markings on a 2019 Idaho River of No Return Doubled Die Reverse. Happy Hunting!

1999 Quarter Doubled Die Obverse Variety Coin

Look for doubling under Washington’s ear lobe. Check out an examination of a 1999 Delaware quarter doubled die obverse variety by clicking here. Additionally, please like the footage and subscribe to my coin examination channel, thank you!

2020 Weir Farm Quarter Error

2020 D Weir Farm Connecticut National Park Quarter Struck-through Error Coin

2020 D Weir Farm Connecticut quarter errors and varieties exist! In other words, look closely at all the America the Beautiful National Park quarters, especially for rare doubled die varieties and errors.

The best chance of finding a 2020 Connecticut quarter error is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped rolls. Additionally, examining 2020 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

Furthermore, rare error coin discoveries include struck through wood, nails, paper clips, staples, grease, other coins, planchets, or unidentified objects. Moreover, retained struck-through errors make coins quite valuable.

Additionally, the struck through area has many anomalies because of the nature of the coining chamber. A lot can happen at the rate of speed of the press.” – coinauctionshelp.com

Furthermore, “struck through mint errors appear in a variety of types and sizes. When these errors are large or obvious, they can often greatly enhance the desirability and therefore the value of a coin.” – NGC Coin

Struck-Through Error Coin Values

Additionally, struck through errors are found in uncirculated quarter rolls available online. Moreover, “struck-through errors range from very small to large, which determines whether a coin will receive a numerical grade as well as a mint error notation.” – NGCCoin. Furthermore, observe 2020 Weir Farm quarter errors listed on Ebay sold for, to get an idea of current market prices.

Searching for Valuable Struck Through Errors

The most likely way to find valuable struck through mint errors is to hunt through uncirculated coin rolls. The quarter displayed in this article came from an uncirculated roll purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 2020.

Check out a very rare 2020 W Weir Farm Connecticut National Park For Art quarter with a die crack! This website is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here.

2020 P Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Variety Coin

2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Variety Coin

2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut quarter doubled die varieties and errors exist! For instance, I bought original mint wrapped uncirculated rolls directly from the United States Mint to search through for quarter errors and varieties.

Needless to say, I hit a coin variety jackpot! For instance, observe the 2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die reverse variety quarter obtained from a mint wrapped roll. Furthermore, these rare quarters appeared to have a satin-like finish.

At first, I mistook this quarter as incused machine doubling. However, I decided to check for any new rarity listings on doubleddie.com first, where there are indeed 2020 quarter doubled die variety coin rarities listed!

2020 Weir Farm Doubled Die Variety Quarters

Doubled die variety quarters are not only rare, but can drastically increase in value over time. Doubled die variety and error coins are a lot of fun for treasure seekers with limited mobility to hunt for. Coin hunters find rare and valuable coins like this 2020 Weir Farm doubled die variety, by taking on a task called coin roll hunting.

Treasure Hunting for Rare Coins

The work is time consuming, however, it’s rewarding in more than one way. Additionalyl, collectors show appreciation for their efforts by purchasing errors and varieties for a premium or to auction off using platforms like Ebay. Personally, I sell them for $5 each in my Ebay store.

Rare Satin Finish Quarters

Furthermore, “at times the U.S. Mint has produced and sold “Satin Finish” coins. These are different than the normal circulated examples. Additionally, satin finish varieties refer to the type of finish of a quarter.

Furthermore, the quarters appear matte, unlike their proof counterparts, which have reflective fields. They’re struck in higher quality, when compared to the coins for mass circulation sold direct from the U.S. Mint to collectors.” – GreatCollections

The above images are of the die markings on the 2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die variety listed as 2020-P 25¢ CT WDDR-002 by John Wexler.

Proof-Like Quarter Varieties

Furthermore, satin finish coins have a different appearance than proof, proof-like, or business strike coins. Moreover, these coin aren’t mirror-like. However, they’re more glossy in appearance.

Additionally, satin finish coins are struck on special sandblasted or “burnished planchets.” Furthermore, the 2020 D Weir Farm Connecticut mint wrapped quarter roll appeared shinier, and indeed more proof-like.

Compare the difference between the glossy appearance of a satin finish strike and a normal business strike finish as an example using the examination of a 2020 W Weir Farm Quarter found last year.

Some say the United States Mint no longer produces satin finish quarters, and hasn’t since 2010. Could they’ve produced satin finish 2020 quarters by mistake?

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2009 Birth & Early Childhood Lincoln Penny

2009 Birth & Early Childhood Doubled Die Reverse Struck Through Obverse Penny

Have you found a 2009 Birth & Early Childhood Lincoln Penny? 2009 Lincoln cent coin errors and varieties exist! The first Lincoln cent of the 2009 Lincoln series was the birth & early childhood log cabin penny. Furthermore, the coin displayed in this article is a doubled die reverse variety, struck through debris obverse error.

“Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and raised in a small log cabin exactly like the one shown on a 2009 one-cent coin. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln got his name from his grandfather on his father’s side.

He was Thomas and Nancy Lincoln’s second child. Moreover, the coin represents one of the most amazing aspects of Lincoln’s life: that his humble beginnings on the Kentucky frontier were the first step on the road to the nation’s presidency”. – USMINT

Furthermore, 2009 Lincoln rare errors and varieties exist. Moreover, “the scarcity of the errors is aside from the fact that the total Lincoln cent mintage numbers from 2009 were barely 1/10th the “normal” Mint output in almost 50 years.” Try to collect all of them in mint state condition!

2009 Lincoln Birth Cabin Cent Values

Lincoln cents in pristine condition are worth money. For instance, a 2009 P 1C Lincoln-Early Childhood graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $1,203.00. Additionally, a 2009 D 1C Lincoln-Early Childhood graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $646.00. However, those coins didn’t have errors. They weren’t attributed as die varieties either.

These Lincoln pennies are worth more money because the coins with the lowest population of the highest grades obtain the greater value. When searching 2009 pennies, purchase uncirculated original mint wrapped rolls to increase the chances of getting a more valuable coin. Furthermore, 2009 penny errors and varieties have asking prices of a dollar or more in raw condition on Ebay.

Activities to Keep Occupied on Cold and Rainy Days

Hunting through penny rolls and examining coins for rare errors and varieties can be very time consuming, but it’s a great activity to keep oneself occupied, especially when stuck inside.

Moreover, the potential to profit from the time and efforts applied can really pay off. It’s a productive way to beat boredom! Additionally, searching 2009 mint sets for rare varieties and errors ensures a mint state specimen.

2009 Log Cabin Cent Doubled Die Variety Listings

Compare doubled die variety images of 2009 Lincoln Cent Birthplace and Early Childhood pennies via Coppercoins.com. Look for extra thickness on the devices! Moreover, the 2009 Birth & Early Childhood in Kentucky Lincoln cent photographed in this article was compared to the images of 2009 doubled die listings found at doubleddie.com.

How To Find Valuable Lincoln Cabin Cents

The best way to find a rare variety or error 2009 log cabin penny is to search through the uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls. Another option is to examine 2009 mint sets. Check out a 2009 Formative Years Lincoln Cent with a lamination error next.

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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.

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.

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.

“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.

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 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 Wexler. Follow 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.

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.

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.

2009 Cent Lamination Error & More

2009 D Formative Years Lincoln Cent Lamination Error & More

2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cent penny errors and varieties exist! For instance, I obtained a United States Mint wrapped brilliant uncirculated (BU) roll of 2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cents. I paid more than face value for the roll. However, finding a 2009 Lincoln cent lamination error made it a rewarding treasure coin hunt.

Special Edition Lincoln Bicentennial 100th Anniversary Cent

“In 2009, the U.S. Mint made four special penny designs to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday. Furthermore, it was also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny, which the U.S. Mint first made in 1909. The image of Lincoln remained on the obverse (heads) of all four cents in the 2009 series program.

Additionally, the reverse (tails) included four different designs from important phases of Lincoln’s life, from his birth all the way to when he was president. Moreover, when the program ended the reverse of the penny changed to the “Union Shield” design. It represents the unity of the states, which President Lincoln worked so hard to restore and preserve.” – usmint.gov

2009 Formative Years Lincoln Cent Lamination Error

My time and effort applied led to finding this rare 2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cent lamination error. Arrows note the lamination error in the images. Die chips on Lincoln’s left shoulder and die cracks on the boot of his left foot were also found on pennies in this roll.

100th Anniversary 2009 Cent Values

Aside from this 2009 D Lincoln cent lamination error, several doubled die varieties exist on these collectible cent coins. The most flawless coins obtain the highest value, but when they are varieties and errors too, it makes them even rarer. The rarest specimens are more valuable.

2009 Formative Years Penny Values

Furthermore, pennies do not have to be varieties or errors to be valuable. For instance, a 2009-D 1C Lincoln-Formative Years cent graded MS67, sold at auction for $1880.00.

Moreover, a 2009-P 1C Lincoln-Formative Years cent graded MS67, sold at auction for $1995.00. Additionally, 2009 Formative Years penny errors sell between five and hundreds of dollars on Ebay.

Moreover, the best way to find 2009 error and variety pennies worth money is to search through uncirculated original wrapped rolls. Additionally, examining 2009 mint sets ensures a high grade specimen.

2009 Lincoln Log Penny Doubled Die Variety Listings

100^th Anniversary 2009 doubled die reverse variety cent listings to compare images with are available online. While examining these rare pennies, observe the various variety listings via coppercoins.com, varietyvista.com, and doubleddie.com.

Lincoln Cent Lamination Errors

“Lamination errors can develop before or after the strike. The term “lamination error” is grammatically incorrect as the metal is actually delaminating.

While “delamination error” would be the proper term, we’re fine with the terminology we’ve inherited from previous researchers. Lamination cracks are sometimes mistaken for die cracks and split dies by novice collectors.” – error-ref.com

2009 Lincoln Cent Defective Planchet Errors

“Lamination errors happen on a defective planchet. A planchet becomes defective from dirt and other impurities that cause a coin to crack and peel.” –Justin Couch. Observe an exam revealing what a 1965 Lincoln cent found with a lamination error looks like that sold for $15.00 on Ebay.

How to Sell Rare Penny Errors Online

Do you know how to sell rare coins online? I have a few suggestions. First, examine the most recent sold listings on Ebay to get an idea for your starting prices. Then create a listing of your own coin, using clear photos and accurate descriptions.

Again, pay attention to how other sold listings look to get an idea for how to create yours. Finally, be patient, honest, and kind towards others. Moreover, you’ll likely get good ratings and gain more customers.

Giving the Gift of a Focus

Furthermore, the coin hunting and collecting hobby is more than just a pastime. Moreover, it’s especially helpful for occupying anyone stuck indoors. Who doesn’t like to treasure hunt? Searching for error coins has lead to a few extra bucks or even thousands of dollars for some people.

Start out simple with an inexpensive USB coin microscope, a coin scale, and coin holders. This website is teen friendly, so tell them to bookmark it. Furthermore, there are many coin collecting channels available online to captivate their attention, and give them an idea of what to begin looking for. Start out first by showing them an example using a 10X loupe their pocket change.

Coin collections appreciate and become valuable over time. Did you read the article about the teen who found a rare coin in his lunch money valued at 1.7 million dollars?

People who love to hunt, search for and find treasures in some way, shape, or form every day! Finally, check out a 2009 Professional Life Lincoln Cent with an interior die break! 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

2018 Michigan Quarter Errors

2018 Michigan Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2018 Michigan quarter errors and varieties exist! For instance, this 2018 Michigan quarter displays an improperly annealed planchet error. Furthermore, I almost mistook it for an environmentally damaged coin.

I learned otherwise after scouring the web for articles and visual examples and sought out advice for how to appropriately identify the error. Moreover, to understand a mint error like this, it’s important to understand how the coin production process works.

The Annealing Process

“Coins start out as blanks. First, blanks are first cut from metal coils and then sent to an annealing furnace. Then, from the furnace they go to a cooling water bath, followed by a polishing/brightening rinse. Finally, drying machines help shine and burnish each piece.” – coinweek.com

The annealing process softens the metal to prepare it for striking. Blank planchets are placed in an annealing furnace that first heats, and then slowly cools the metal.” – numismatics.

How to tell Environmental Damage from an Annealing Error

“To tell the difference between an annealing error, (which happens before striking,) and environmental damage, (which happens after striking), pay attention to the luster of the coin.

Furthermore, the sheen on an uncirculated coin with an annealing error remains visible, whereas corrosion disfigures or destroys luster.” – ngccoin.com

Improperly Annealed Quarter Error

“The copper core (reeding) shows a nice normal red copper color. Furthermore, the planchet displays as darker coloring remaining on the smooth edge of the reeding after the planchet is struck in the collar.

However, when a coin is ejected from the collar, the darker coloring is removed from the ridged reeding. The reeding as a normal red copper color is one of the key identifiers to know,” it’s legit.– Fred Weinberg – cointalk.com

Furthermore, the colors most associated with improperly annealed planchet errors are “copper, red, black, brown, and gray. Coverage can be complete or incomplete.” – error-ref.com

Improperly Annealed Planchet Error Values

Improperly annealed planchet error values depends on a few factors. They’ve sold between $5 and $20 in raw condition on Ebay. This type of mint error can have asking prices higher than a hundred dollars, if it’s been properly authenticated.

A 2003 P Illinois State Quarter improperly annealed sintered planchet error, sold at auction via Great Collections for nearly $20. A 2002 P Mississippi State Quarter Improperly Annealed Sintered Planchet, sold at auction via Great Collections for just $16.00.

The return of investment doesn’t appear worth sending a quarter with an annealing error in for grading. Demand isn’t high for this type of error, so if you find one you’ll profit more by selling it in raw condition.

2018 Michigan Pictured Rocks Quarter Error

Examine pocket change carefully! This camouflage colored 2018 P Michigan Pictured Rocks quarter with an improperly annealed planchet appears to be a dirty coin, but rather is actually a rare mint error.

The copper reeding on the coin wouldn’t be its natural color, and the quarter would be lacking its luster if it was just a normal dirty coin. In other words, you have to look beyond the camouflage!

Rare Coin Plating Errors

Furthermore, I once found what appeared as a 2019 silver painted penny that turned out to be a partial plating error! Learn more about coin production from the United States Mint.

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