1976 Bicentennial Half Dollar Errors, Varieties, & Values




1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Half Dollar Coin Errors, Varieties, & Values

1976 Bicentennial half dollar errors and varieties exist!  For instance, this 1976 to 1976 bicentennial half dollar displays a strike-thru grease error on the reverse of the coin.

1976 half dollar value

Furthermore, observe how some or all of the letters of “Independence Hall” are missing on the reverse. Moreover, Independence Hall bicentennial half dollar coins are one year type coins.




Bicentennial Half Dollar Coins

1976 bicentennial half dollar coin errors like this are caused by a grease filled die.  In other words, over-polishing a die caused devices to disappear on these rare bicentennial coins.

1976 d half dollar error

Error coins in mint state condition obtain the most value over time by having the highest grade of the lowest population of graded coins.

Additionally, examples to compare marked photos of 1976-D Kennedy half dollar doubled die variety listings are available via varietyvista.com.   Another reputable website to compare images of your coin to is doubleddie.com.

1776 1976 Kennedy half dollar value
Kennedy Half Dollar Errors

According to error coin collector enthusiasts and numismatists, “a ten plus percent misaligned die is a great error on any denomination, and almost unheard of on a bicentennial half dollar.




However, it does happen and even a minor example error coin is still a rare collectible. Misaligned die errors occur when the anvil (usually the reverse) die stays in its proper orientation but the upper hammer die becomes misaligned.

half dollar error coin guide
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The result is that the obverse appears to be off center and it is not until you flip the coin over and see that the reverse is still centered that it was struck by a misaligned die”. – numismaticsnews.net




1776 – 1976 Bicentennial Half Dollar Values

Half dollar variety and error coins are valuable. However, these coins in pristine condition are highly collectible. For instance, a 1976 50C half dollar coin graded MS64, sold for $3,105.00 in 2004.

independence hall coin error

Furthermore, a 1976D 50C Kennedy half dollar coin graded MS67+, sold for $10,000.00 in 2021. Moreover, a 1976-S Kennedy bicentennial coin graded PR67, sold for $1,100.00 in 2013.




Additionally, if you’ve found a flawless coin, you’ll want to compare to the images linked above. Then get it appraised by a legitimate coin dealer before sending it in for grading.

Independence Hall coin value

Most appraisers will charge a small fee for appraisal. However, it never hurts to get the opinion of other collectors online. Try cointalk.com or coincommunity.com.




Finally, keep an eye on recent sold listings of bicentennial Kennedy half dollar error coin listings in raw condition via Ebay. First, listen to fellow coin collectors share their insight in the videos below.

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2014 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

2014 Lincoln Cent Clashed Die Error

2014 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  For instance, this 2014 P shield penny displays a die clash on the obverse, and a reverse feeder finger error.  Furthermore, die clash errors like this are sought after error pennies!  For instance, they sell in raw condition on Ebay for $10 or more.

2014 lincoln cent errors

2014 Lincoln shield cent values may vary.  In other words, values depends on the type of error or variety, and the coin’s condition.  Clashed die shield cents value at $10 and up in raw condition on Ebay. However, shield pennies don’t have to have errors or be a variety to be valuable.

2014 Penny Values

For instance, a 2014 1C Shield cent graded MS69 RD, sold for nearly $2000.00.  Furthermore, a 2014-D 1C Shield cent graded MS69 RD, sold for $2,599.00.  Moreover, these 2014 Lincoln shield cents are the most valuable because of their flawless condition.

2014 penny error list

Furthermore, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2014 Lincoln cent errors is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, examining 2014 mint sets ensures a mint state grade proof specimen.

Die Clash Penny Errors

Moreover, “a clashed die mark or die clash error occurs by opposing dies colliding with each other as a planchet fails to be fed into the striking chamber.

Penny Errors

Furthermore, most complete planchet misfeeds don’t result in clashed dies since dies normally don’t touch each other in the absence of a planchet. Moreover, dies operate with a safety margin referred to as minimum die clearance or minimum die distance.”

Additionally, “these terms refer to the closest approach the dies make in the absence of a planchet. In order for dies to clash, the dies must fall out of adjustment, making the minimum clearance zero (or less than zero).” – error-ref.comAdditionally, a similar example has been listed as TDC-1c-2014-01 via maddieclashes.com

Lincoln Cent Error List 2014 D
Feeder Finger Errors

A feeder finger scraping across an anvil die causes feeder finger errors.  In other words, die scrapes appear on a coin as closely-spaced, parallel ridges.”

Moreover, die scrapes may appear on the hammer die.  Additionally, other causes make die scrapes, but in most cases they’re difficult to distinguish from feeder finger damage.” – error-ref.com

2014 penny error value
2014 Shield Penny Doubled Die Varieties

Furthermore, 2014 Lincoln shield cent doubled die variety examples are available with images and listed at doubleddie.com or varietyvista.com.  Additionally, if you enjoyed this article, then check out an examination of a 2009 Lincoln cent die variety.  There are so many interesting coin errors to look for!  Thanks for subscribing!

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