2019 Error Penny: Coin Plating Errors

2019 Error Penny: Coin Plating Errors

2019 Shield cent errors and varieties exist!  For example, this 2019-D Lincoln cent specimen is a rare partially plated planchet mint error cent coin.  Have you found any rare pennies like this 2019 error penny?

2019 penny error list

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

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

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

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

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

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

2019 penny error value
Partial planchet plating error penny
Partially Unplated Planchet Error Penny Values

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

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

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Unplated planchet error penny
Finding One Cent Errors & Varieties

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

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

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Coin Hunting Tips

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

Furthermore, searching 2019 mint sets for varieties and errors ensures a high mint state grade coin.  For example, observe a 2003 S Maine proof struck through string state quarter error.

2019 error penny
2019 D Lincoln Shield Cent Improper Plating Error

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

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

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1989 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

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.

1989 lincoln cent errors with pictures

“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

1989 lincoln cent errors value
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.

1989 penny error

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. 

1989 lincoln cent error with images

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.

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