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1996 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

1996 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist. For instance, check out this 1996 D doubled die reverse penny. Furthermore, values vary, depending on the condition of the coin, and the type of error or variety a coin is.

For instance, observe a 1996 doubled die reverse Lincoln penny. Arrows note the doubling of Lincoln’s profile and along the pillar of the memorial building. Additionally, it was found in an uncirculated original wrapped roll. Keep scrolling to learn more about 1996 Lincoln cent errors.

Doubled Die Variety Listings

Reliable 1996 Lincoln cent doubled die variety listings with images are available online for comparison. For instance, you’ll want to bookmark doubleddie.com and coppercoins.com.

Additionally, 1996 D doubled die varieties are listed at varietyvista.com. Moreover, the best chance of finding a rare 1996 penny error or variety in mint state condition is to purchase and examine uncirculated original wrapped rolls. Another option is to search 1996 mint sets.

1996 Lincoln Cent Values

A 1996-D Lincoln Cent graded MS69RD, sold at auction for $3,565.00. Furthermore, 1996 Lincoln cents graded MS69 had a price of about $2000.00 for the graded and encapsulated specimens. Additionally, look for listings on Ebay by using the keywords “1996 D Lincoln cent doubled die penny.”

For instance, according to PCGS a rare 1996 doubled die obverse Lincoln cent in mint state condition is valued at about $550.00. Furthermore, those who don’t fancy searching through rolls and examining individual coins for themselves, sell uncirculated 1996 pennies by the rolls on Ebay.

Additionally, check out the coin examination of 2014 Clashed Die Lincoln cent! Then, look at what a cud mint error looks like on a 1989 cent.

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1776 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter errors and varieties exist! Furthermore, bicentennial drummer boy coin errors and varieties are extremely valuable quarters. Check out bicentennial error and variety coins worth looking for.

For instance, doubling displays on both the obverse and reverse of some 1776 to 1976 quarters. Note the device lettering of “In God We Trust” appearing stretched in the image below. In other words, the letters display extra thickness.

Furthermore, struck-through grease errors on the drummer boy quarter is common and not considered rare. However, a doubled die variety drummer boy quarter is rare and a coin specimen desired by rare coin collectors. Moreover, a coin microscope is necessary to find doubled dies and for detecting other 1776-1976 bicentennial quarter errors.

For instance, a keen inspector examining 1976 mint sets lead to the discovery of a 1976-S bicentennial drummer boy quarter doubled die obverse variety coin! Furthermore, even without being an error or variety coin, a 1976 quarter in flawless mint state condition is extremely valuable.

1976 Drummer Boy Quarter Doubled Die Variety Value

For instance, a 1976 D PCGS AU55 FS-101 Double Doubled Die Obverse Washington Quarter graded AU55, (meaning almost uncirculated,) sold for $474.99.

Furthermore, a 1976-D 25C DDO FS-101 graded MS65, sold for $3246.00. In other words, the more pristine the condition of a bicentennial quarter dollar variety coin, the more valuable it is.

1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Value

Furthermore, bicentennial quarter errors sell for five dollars and up to thousands of dollars. However, I reiterate that it depends on the type of variety or error coin it is, and the condition of the quarter. Appeal attracts higher bids.

For instance, a 1976 no mint mark quarter graded MS63, sold for $633.00. Additionally, a 1976-d bicentennial quarter graded MS68, sold for nearly $7000.00.

Finding Rare 1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarters

1976 bicentennial drummer boy quarter errors and varieties are most often discovered while hunting through original unwrapped bank rolls, through an inheritance, or in pocket change.

Furthermore, it’s easy to get an idea of its worth by comparing the condition of bicentennial quarters to the images online of the most valuable quarters that are already graded.

However, there’s a required investment to have a coin graded. For instance, sometimes it’s better to just list the coin for sale in raw condition on sites such as Ebay.

In other words, the cost of investment doesn’t always increase the return of investment. You don’t want to lose money from your investment. You do however want to at least break even.

Furthermore, the best chance of finding a 1776 – 1976 bicentennial quarter error or variety in mint state condition is by searching through uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls. Additionally, examine all 1976 mint sets for the 1976-s doubled die obverse quarter.

1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Error & Variety Values

For instance, a 1976-D 25C Bicentennial doubled die obverse, titled DDO FS-101 (028) graded MS65, sold for nearly $4000.00. Furthermore, doubled die variety listings are available to compare images via doubleddie.com.

Bicentennial Quarter Errors

Furthermore, PCGS has a 1976-D 25C Bicentennial Quarter — Struck on a Nickel Planchet Mint Error on record. It was graded MS67, certified by NGC, and sold for more than $5000.00.

1976 Quarter Errors

1776 – 1976 bicentennial quarters are certainly worth taking the time and making the effort to carefully examine. They’ve sold in raw condition for $25.00 and up on Ebay!

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Design

In 1976 the quarter dollar had already used a portrait of George Washington on the front since 1932, the 200th anniversary of Washington’s birth.

Furthermore, the bicentennial design on the reverse features a colonial drummer boy and a victory torch surrounded by thirteen stars. This quarter dollar was minted in the years 1975 and 1976, and display the dual dates of 1776-1976.

Moreover, during the release of the Bicentennial quarters, no coins of this denomination carried the single date of 1975 or 1976. The 1776-1976 bicentennial coin is fondly called the “drummer boy quarter.”

Looking for 1776 -1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors

Furthermore, after being minted for only a short period of time, people hoarded bicentennial quarters by the rolls. Those same people are now making profits selling single listings or selling the quarters by the roll online.

Check out the die markings on a 2012 Alaska State doubled die reverse quarter! 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.

2008 Alaska Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2008 P Alaska Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2008 Alaska Quarter errors and varieties exist! Moreover, I’ve found extra bear claws on 2008 state quarters. Furthermore, unlike other coins I found exhibiting the extra claw, this quarter displays extra thick letters with die breaks on the devices of both sides of the coin.

Moreover, searching uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls of 2008 Alaska quarters is the best chance of finding a rare error or variety specimen in mint state grades. Additionally, examining 2008 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

2008 Extra Bear Claw Alaska Quarter Variety

A 2008 P Alaska quarter with an extra claw and die chips found in the word “Land” once sold for $35 at Great Collections. Most importantly, consider how some people flip houses while others learn how to flip coins.

Furthermore, they can easily turn a twenty five cent quarter into several dollars or more. The “extra claw” nickname caused this coin to become famous, so to speak.

A die break shows as the form of the extra claw, noted by the arrows in the image above. Arrows note the die chips in L, A, and N of LAND seen in the image below. Moreover, die breaks display on the I, N, and W of In God We Trust, as shown in the image below.

Alaska State Quarter Variety Values

2008 extra bear claw quarters are listed on Ebay! Furthermore, recent sold prices suggests current market value between $5 and $15 for this error coin. However, that’s in raw or ungraded condition. The more unique the die markings on a quarter, the more appealing coin collectors find it.

The better the condition of the coin, the higher the value. This coin is in circulated condition, as is evident by all the dings and scratches on the coin shown in the below images. However, the “extra bear claw” variety along with other die breaks increases its value.

Alaska Quarter Values

Above all, population of graded coins, and not just grade or the mintage itself determines the value of a coin. Furthermore, there are a few Alaska quarter doubled die varieties listed on doubleddie.com. The more flawless the coin, the higher the value.

For example, a 2008-D Alaska Quarter graded MS69, sold at auction for $2,350.00. Furthermore, a 2008-P Alaska Quarter graded MS68, sold at auction for $199.00. Additionally, a 2008-S Silver quarter graded PR70, sold for $127.00.

Coin Study & Examinations

If you haven’t read any books by famed numismatist John Wexler yet, listings are available via Amazon. Additionally, Strike it Rich with Pocket Change by Ken Potter is recommended along with The CherryPickers’ Guide. Finally, check out a 2008 Arizona Quarter with The Extra Cactus Leaf!

2008 Arizona Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2008 Arizona State Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2008 Arizona state quarter errors and varieties exist! Arizona quarter coins are famous for the extra cactus leaves. Moreover, observe this unique 2008 quarter coin specimen, retrieved from a change machine at a laundromat.

Arizona State Quarter Errors

Furthermore, “coin roll hunters discovered die chips covering the “2” or first “0” in the year of “2008.” Die markings like these are what give 2008 Arizona quarters a considerable bump in value, especially those in pristine condition.

Furthermore, at the height of its popularity people paid upwards of $150 for a single Arizona quarter. Additionally, the current value is around $3 to $5 on Ebay.

However, “higher quality quarters with various errors can sell for up to $30 or more, depending on the condition of the coin.” – TreasurePursuits.com

State Quarters Worth Money

Note the die breaks on the reverse side of the coin, where “extra cactus leaves” are. The artist’s initials are completely covered. Moreover, the break varies in size from coin to coin. Additionally, coin collectors collect coins like this by the progression of die breaks.

Furthermore, the bigger the die break, or if it has many die breaks, then the more valuable the coin. However, Arizona quarters don’t have to have any errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.

2008 Arizona Quarter Values

For instance, a 2008 D Arizona quarter graded MS68, sold for $1,450.00. Furthermore, a 2008 P Arizona quarter graded MS68, sold for $1,175,00.

Moreover, some 2008 quarters have a special strike. For instance, a 2008 P Satin Finish Arizona quarter graded SP69, sold for $150.00. Finally, a 2008 D Satin Finish Arizona quarter graded SP69, sold for $160.00.

The best way to find rare uncirculated 2008 Arizona quarter errors and varieties in mint state condition is to purchase and hunt through original bank wrapped rolls. Additionally, don’t forget to examine 2008 mint sets for them.

Arizona State Quarter Design

“The Arizona quarter features the Grand Canyon and a Saguaro cactus. A banner reading “Grand Canyon State” separates the Canyon from the cactus, which doesn’t grow in the Grand Canyon.”

“Furthermore, the flower of the cactus is the state flower of Arizona. The Grand Canyon joined the National Park system in 1919 and is visited by more than four million tourists a year.”

“Moreover, covering more than 1 million acres in northwestern Arizona, the Canyon was sculpted by the mighty Colorado River. At its deepest point, the Canyon is 6,000 feet deep, and it gets as wide as 18 miles across, making it one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Additionally, rare plant and animal species live and thrive in Arizona.

Doubled Die Variety Coins: Arizona Quarters

Arizona state quarter doubled die varieties exist! Furthermore, listings to compare images to are available doubleddie.com.

First, watch the videos of the coin examination noting the Arizona quarter with the extra cactus leaf die chip. Then, Check out a rare 2020 Weir Farm West Point quarter with a die crack!

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2020 Vermont Quarter Errors

2020 Vermont Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2020 Vermont quarter errors and varieties exist! Have you found any 2020 Marsh-Billings Rockefeller quarter “Stone In Her Lap” & “Muddy hair” Die Varieties? Furthermore, special edition 2020 West Point Mint quarters were released directly into circulation.

In other words, they could only be found in pocket change or bank rolls. Moreover, keen-eyed coin collectors were quick to remove as many w quarters from circulation as possible, so as to preserve them in mint state condition.

W Quarters To Look For

Furthermore, values increased as they dwindled from circulation and appeared in coin auctions and on secondary marketplaces like Ebay. Moreover, now collectors actively looking to get West Point mint mark quarters in high grades are finding them for sale online via listings on Ebay and Amazon.

West Point Mint National Park Quarter Values

“Located near the U.S. Military Academy in New York, the United States Mint at West Point stores silver, gold, and platinum bullion. With a low mintage of two million per design, 2019 and 2020 West Point minted quarters have asking prices of $60 and up for each coin in high mint state grades.”

W Quarter Values

Furthermore, recent Ebay sold listings indicate these coins are most likely to sell above face value in any condition. Values are subject to change as the market fluctuates. Additionally, coin collectors hoarding special edition coins have driven up their prices.

Great American Coin Hunt

The Great American Coin Hunt program launched in 2019 and is ongoing! Winners split a cash price for being of the first to send in a 2020 W Vermont quarter. – coinnews.net

Coin Roll Hunting For W Quarters

Moreover, an announcement was made via television news and media outlets. However, not everyone saw the broadcasts. I’ve been fortunate as a result of my participation in coin roll hunting. Furthermore, it’s not too late for you to find treasure like this in your pocket change either. Just know what to look for and keep a keen eye open!

2020 Vermont Marsh-Billings National Park Quarter Errors

The 2020 quarters are not exempt from errors, therefore don’t just look for the w minted quarters. Additionally, get a loupe or USB coin microscope and closely examine entire coins.

Die breaks noted in the images are the result of aging equipment at the mint. Furthermore, these die markings may display on 2020 Vermont quarters from all mints.

Visiting Marsh-Billings Rockefeller National Parks

“The historical Marsh-Billings Rockefeller National Park now offers visitors the story of conservation history and evolving nature of land stewardship in America.” – coinnews.net

Flip a Coin & Take a Vacation

Make reservations to tour the national park. Need funds for the adventure? Apply for a personal loan. Consider it an investment in experience. Moreover, it’s worth the cost of making marvelous memories to look back on and share stories about.

Everyone needs a respite, to refresh and rejuvenate from time to time. That’s the purpose of a vacation. Finally, these days just flipping a coin can show you where to venture to!

2020 Vermont Marsh-Billings Rockefeller Quarter Design

2020 Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller quarters are part of the America the Beautiful National Park Quarters program. Furthermore, the design represents the state of Vermont. Moreover, “the reverse (tails) design shows a young child completing the planting of a Norway spruce seedling near an established tree.”

“Additionally, this design resembles the continuation of the life cycle of our forests. Furthermore, the child represents the conservationist seeking to maintain a sustainable forest for future education and enjoyment.” – nps.gov

Rare & Valuable Mint State Grade Error and Variety Coins

The best chance of finding a rare error or variety 2020 quarter in mint state condition is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped rolls. Furthermore, don’t forget to closely examine 2020 mint sets for mint state grade specimens.

Finally, check out a unique 2020 W Connecticut Weir Farm quarter with a die crack! In other words, I found it as a result of participating in the Great American Coin Hunt during the 2020 pandemic.

This program mimicked a Willy Wonka Golden Ticket type event - Business Insider

2020 American Samoa Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2020 American Samoa quarter errors and varieties exist! It was a year rife with mistakes slipping out of the mint. The United States Mint had to ramp up production of national park quarters because of the coin shortage.

Moreover, pressure to produce a greater quantity impacted quality, meaning more error coins escaped the mint. For instance, as shown, struck-through error quarters are most prominent on the American Samoa bat quarters.

2020 American Samoa Quarter Values

Furthermore, 2020 national park quarters are very valuable! For instance, a 2020-D quarter graded MS67, sold at auction for $621.00. Additionally, a 2020 S American Samoa quarter graded MS67, sold for $295.00. These quarter dollar coins are valuable because of their high mint state grades.

Moreover, a 2020 D American Samoa NP quarter graded MS68, sold for $330.00. In other words, coins don’t have to have errors to be valuable, if they’re in pristine condition. For instance, a 2020 P American Samoa NP quarter graded MS68, sold at auction for $400.00.

2020 American Samoa Quarter Errors & Varieties

Furthermore, did you note in the image above how doubling displays in several letters of “America” on this 2020 American Samoa national park quarter? Additionally, did you know that machine doubling exists on a coin that’s also a genuine doubled die? While not likely to sell at a coin shop, unique national park quarters with machine doubling do sell on Ebay!

Additionally, doubled die reverse variety quarters are rare and therefore extremely valuable. The best chance of finding mint state grade doubled die reverse variety quarters is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls sold via Ebay.

How to Flip Coins like People Flip Houses

Furthermore, inexperienced rare coin hunters are making new discoveries just by doing their diligent research of learning what to look for. For instance, once you know what you’ve found, take good pictures to upload and be honest in the description. Then practice patience once you’ve created and launched your own Ebay listing.

As a result, you should find yourself flipping coins online in the same way people flip houses. Additionally, searching 2020 mint sets ensures a mint state grade proof specimen.

2020 National Park of American Samoa Quarter Design

The 2020 bat quarters feature a Samoan fruit bat mother hanging in a tree with her pup. Unfortunately, the 2020 bat quarter dollar coin also gained notoriety over its design in 2020.

American Samoa Quarter Dollar

Excitedly, these quarters display feeder finger errors, struck-through errors (blind bat quarter,) off-center errors and more! However, also look for the West Point Mint special edition privy mark on 2020 quarters.

2020 w quarters also display errors and varieties. Most importantly, get a coin microscope! It’s an essential tool required for successfully finding rare variety coins.

Where to Find Flawless Coins

Furthermore, unless you know where to get flawless coins, or come across one in pocket change, the 2020-w American Samoa quarters in high mint state grades are only available for purchase through private coin dealers.

Moreover, major auction agencies will only consign a coin that’s graded and certified by a reputable grading company, such as ANACS.

American Samoa National Park History

The National Park of American Samoa is located southwest of Hawaii. Furthermore, the site includes sections of three islands. It’s one of the most remote in the U.S. National Park System. Moreover, these islands from the mountaintops to the coast, are all tropical rain-forest.

The park’s area combined is 13,500 acres, with 4,000 acres underwater.” Plan a visit to this not so secret paradise! Take the appropriate precautions as you make reservations and set yourself up to experience the adventure of a lifetime.

Pocket Change Treasure Hunt: Doubled Die Quarters & More

However, even if you can’t go on an extravagant national park vacation, you can still keep an eye out for a bat quarter error in pocket change. Most importantly, keep watch for all new discoveries of National Park Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Varieties. Happy hunting!

Coin Hunting Resources

Additionally, bookmark doubleddie.com and the master listings on varietyvista.com for doubled die images to use as references. Invest in the tools and educational material to study. For instance, “The Cherry-Picker’s Guide” is recommended by numerous coin shops.

The Great American Coin Hunt & West Point Quarters

Finally, only two million of the West Point quarters were minted of each 2019 & 2020 special edition designs. In other words, if you notice a W mint mark on the front of any quarters, then keep them. They’re very rare and valuable!

The Great American Coin Hunt is a positive historical event that took place during the years of 2019 and 2020. Check out what a rare Special Edition 75th Privy Mark West Point Mint 2020 W Weir Farm Quarter with a die crack looks like next.

2020 Connecticut Quarter Weir Farm V75 W Mint Mark

2020 W Weir Farm Connecticut National Park For Art Collectible Quarter Coin

2020 W Weir Farm Connecticut National Park special edition privy mark quarters are worth far more than face value. Furthermore, 2020 Connecticut quarter errors and varieties exist! Hold on to any W quarters you can find. Read on to learn why.

Aside from a special series West Point Minted 2020 W Connecticut quarter, a die crack displays between the “R” in “FOR” and “R” in “ART” on this coin. Look at the image above and observe the die crack encircled in blue. Are you collecting rare cash and coins like the w national park quarters too?

Common Circulating Coins

Most coins in circulation are struck at the Denver and Philadelphia facilities. The standard D and P mint marks are evident on the majority of coins in every day pocket change. However, West Point Mint quarters are rare low mintage special edition collectibles!

First, both business strike facilities make and ship coins to Federal Reserve branches. Then, they’re distributed to local banks and other financial institutions.” – Coin News. In other words, Sacramento and West Point Mint facilities only strike coins for collection registries.

Earn Money Coin Roll Hunting

Meanwhile, coin enthusiasts earn a profit spending time coin roll hunting. Furthermore, collectors appreciate their efforts by purchasing delightful specimens for a premium.

Moreover, it’s even possible to flip a coin like people flip houses. Additionally, the West Point Mint quarters initiative attracted new collectors to coin roll hunting and collecting.

2019 & 2020 W Quarter Collectible Coins

2019 and 2020 W quarters are rare U.S. coins! As stated by the United States Mint, “No ‘W’ quarters were mixed into bulk bags or sold to coin dealers under the Mint’s bulk purchase program.”

In other words, everyone got the opportunity to find and be the first to obtain these rare W quarter varieties. Furthermore, the W V75 Privy Mark Variety represents the end of WWII, and only 2020 national park quarters display them.

The Great American Coin Hunt

“The goal of the Great American Coin Hunt Program was to create excitement among all coin collectors as well as attract new generations to the coin hobby.

Furthermore, this act consisted of rare and valuable collectible coins distributed into circulation. The program enabled anyone and everyone the opportunity to spot them in pocket change.” All you have to do is be vigilant and look for them!

The catch is knowing what to search for or “cherry pick,” to find the most valuable coins. It’s been a few years since this real life “Willy Wonka Stunt” was announced. However, not everyone became aware of the full program. You could be holding a golden ticket and not even know it!

2020-W 25c V75 Privy Quarter Values

A good way to keep up with the increasing value of the “W” minted quarters is by bookmarking the PCGS Price Guide. For instance, an authenticated 2020-W Weir Farm NP V75 Connecticut quarter with a grade of MS67, sold for $1395.00.

Furthermore, an “Early Find” strike sold for a $1000.00. Additionally, a 2020 W NP V75 Connecticut quarter designated as “First Discovery” and graded MS67, sold for $851.00.

Checking for Rare Coins in Pocket Change

Coin collectors find rare valuable coins by taking on the task known as coin roll hunting. Additionally, this activity consists of getting rolls of coins from the bank and searching through them. Educational material such as The Cherrypicker’s Guide To Rare Die Varieties and Strike It Rich With Pocket Change is available online, and in nearly every coin shop.

Coin Roll Hunting is for Treasure Seekers

This task has helped people earn hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in a year! However, it’s very time consuming. Coin collecting is a hobby, whilst coin roll hunting is the treasure hunt. “Banks are generally happy to order boxes of coins on request.” – Wall Street Journal.

West Point Quarters Mint Sets

Moreover, the best chance of finding rare 2020 W National Park quarter errors and varieties is by hunting through uncirculated bank rolls. Furthermore, coin roll hunters profit by gathering and putting together rare West Point quarter mint sets for rare coin collectors.