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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.

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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

2021 Crossing The Delaware Quarter

2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware Errors, Varieties, & Values

2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware quarter errors and varieties exist! For instance, observe the feeder finger errors on his 2021 collectible quarter dollar coin in the images below. Errors and varieties make these quarters rare and therefore increase the value.

Furthermore, this “2021 quarter may not seem like a sought-after rarity, however, it’s already a notable collectible coin because it’s a one-year type design, featuring Flanagan’s bust at full size for the first time in more than 20 years. It might well be the last to feature that bust.” – Chris Bulfinch – Coinweek.com

People claim, “It’s a one year type, but there’s millions and millions of them, so they can’t be rare.” However, others are aware of the additional value errors and varieties bring.

Furthermore, these unique coin specimens make collections even rarer, especially those that obtain the highest grades. Moreover, the wear and tear of circulation reduces grades. For instance, populations of the higher grades dwindle down over time, and sometimes sooner than later.

Unique collectible 2021 quarters do sell for a premium. For instance, recent sold listings range from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars on Ebay in raw condition.

2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware Quarter Values

The lowest populations of the highest graded coins have the greater value. For instance, a 2021-P 25C Crossing the Delaware graded MS68, sold for $2777.00. Additionally, a 2021-D 25C Crossing the Delaware graded MS67, sold for $995.00.

Furthermore, those 2021 quarters gained their value because of their high grades. The best chance of finding high mint state grades is by searching uncirculated 2021 original wrapped quarter rolls. Additionally, examining 2021 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

2021 Washington Quarter Errors & Varieties

Furthermore, the obverse shown above is of a 2021 D Washington quarter with feeder finger errors on the reverse. Moreover, I wasn’t disappointed by fellow keen-eyed coin collectors when researching the web about other variety and mint error discoveries!

Die markings at Washington’s crown display on the reverse of 2021 quarters. Die clashes have been noted on the obverse, as described by Coin Mojo applying visual references in the video displayed above. Furthermore, look for doubling under Washington’s right sleeve cuff. Moreover, 2021 doubled die reverse or “DDR” quarters in mint state condition are very valuable!

Hobbies are Healthy Habits

Searching through rolls of coins for errors and varieties is a pastime for patient people. It’s very rewarding in far more ways than just monetary.

Whether searching through new coins, or metal detecting for the lost and buried ones, it’s an honorable endeavor to pursue by anyone. Don’t knock the king of hobbies. Coin collecting is the hobby of kings. Coinage tells stories of human history throughout the world as collectible works of art.

American Woman’s Quarter Program

2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware collectible quarter dollar coins mark the end of an age, and the beginning of a new era. “The circulating coin act of 2020 outlined the quarter’s future after 2021. Moreover, the American Woman’s Quarter Program honors five notable American women with commemorative quarter beginning in 2022, until 2025. Check out a 2022 P Maya Angelou quarter error!

Additionally, the common obverse will not feature Flanagan’s long serving bust of Washington. Laura Gardin Fraser’s bust design was chosen by the Commission of Arts in the design competition of 1931. Furthermore, it first appeared on the Washington Bicentennial $5 Gold Eagle in 1999 before replacing the 2021 bust design.” – Coinweek.com

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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.

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.

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.