2020 Penny Errors, Varieties, & Values

2020 Penny Errors, Varieties, & Values

2020 penny errors and varieties exist!  Have you found any 2020 Lincoln shield cent doubled dies like these?  Moreover,  examine both the obverse and reverse of Lincoln cents for doubling.  Furthermore, this article includes an example of a 2020-D Lincoln Cent with feeder finger errors, as well as marked photos of 2020 doubled die reverse and obverse shield cents.

2020 penny error
Arrows note doubling of the shield on a 2020 D Lincoln Shield Cent Doubled Die Reverse

Furthermore, the best chance of finding mint state 2020 penny errors and varieties is to search through uncirculated 2020 original wrapped bank penny rolls. 

Additionally, searching 2020 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.  Furthermore, images of doubled die 2020 shield cent varieties to compare coins are available via doubleddie.com.   

2020 shield cent doubled dies images
Arrow notes doubling behind Lincoln's ear lobe on a 2020 penny
2020 Doubled Dies
2020 Shield Cent Feeder Finger Errors

Through the years many different kinds of feeder fingers of widely varying shapes have been used.  Moreover, some presses use a dial feeder, which looks like the dial of an old rotary phone.” – error-ref.com

2020 d shield cent error photo

For instance, “a feeder finger is a moving machine part that delivers a planchet to the striking chamber.  Additionally, it functions as an ejection finger after the strike.”  Observe the arrows noting a 2020 feeder finger error penny below.

Feeder finger errors are relatively minor.  However, they’re still collectible.  Moreover, “feeder finger errors are the result of the feeder finger scraping across the the anvil die.  Therefore, die scrapes appear on a coin as closely spaced, parallel ridges. ” – error-ref.com

2020 Lincoln Cent Values

Furthermore, 2020 pennies don’t have to have errors or be a die variety to be valuable.  For instance, a 2020-D 1C Shield cent, graded MS68RD, sold for $5000.00. Moreover, a 2020 1C Shield cent, graded MS69RD, sold for $721.00. 

2020 penny values

However, those values are based on coins in flawless condition.  2020 penny errors are selling for $5 and up in raw condition on Ebay.  The condition of the coin impacts value.

Are you checking your pocket change?  You could very well strike it rich someday.   Additionally, the image below is of a 2020 D penny with doubling displaying on Lincoln’s Ear.  Furthermore, these are rare pennies worth money and they’re worth looking for along with any errors.
error pennies 2020 coins




error pennies with pictures 2020

2020 penny struck through mint errors sell for $5 and up on Ebay.  Again, values depend on the type of mint error or die variety a coin is designated, as well as the condition of the coin. There are many types of error pennies.  For instance, check out a 2021 struck through error by clicking here.

error pennies

Furthermore, check out an examination of a special edition 2019 W Proof Lincoln Shield Cent.  Then, look out for 2021 Lincoln cent errors and varieties like this too!

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shield cent die errors
Reverse Die Break on a 2020 P Lincoln Shield Cent

1972 Penny Errors, Varieties, & Values

1972 Penny Errors: Struck-through Error Coin

1972 penny errors and varieties exist.  For instance, this 1972-D cent is a struck through error coin.  Furthermore,  a microscope isn’t needed to find coin errors like these because they’re visible to the naked eye!

Struck-through Grease Coin Error

For instance, “STATES OF” is completely missing from this coin, as evident in the below photo.  Furthermore, this mint error happens when “the recesses of a die becomes clogged with compacted gunk generally composed of a mixture of lubricant, metal dust, and dirt.”

1972 penny errors
Struck-through Coin Errors

This material is sometimes called “die fill” but is more commonly referred to as “grease.”  Die fill can be coarse or smooth, hard or viscous. It can fill isolated design elements (a “filled die” error) or can coat the entire die face. Coatings are sometimes so thick that the entire design is obscured.” – error-ref.com

“Struck through errors come in a variety of types and sizes.  These errors are usually small and don’t command much of a premium.  However, when they are large or more obvious, they often enhance the desirability and value of a coin.” – ngccoin.com

1972 penny value

Furthermore, 1972 penny errors such as this one cent coin value at five dollars and up in raw condition on eBay. For instance, this 1972 cent error coin sold on Ebay in raw condition for $5.50. 

1972 Penny Values

When authenticated and placed in a plastic holder, these coins in flawless condition can produce a far greater return than the original cost of investment.  For instance, a 1972-D 1C Graded MS67 RD, sold at auction for $4,250.00! 




Moreover, error coins in flawless condition can increase values even more, such as a 1972 Doubled Die Obverse graded MS67RD, which sold at an auction for $14,400.00!  Furthermore, rare error and variety coins like it are found in pocket change and in mint sets, so don’t forget to check your change closely before spending.

Struck-Through Error Coins For Sale on Ebay

Additionally, observe what other 1972 Lincoln cent errors recently sold for by clicking here.  Moreover, look for newer variety and error coins.  For instance, have you found any 2020 shield cents errors and varieties?  Furthermore, check out a 2014 clashed die cent!!

red book guide book of lincoln cents
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one cent 1972 value

1963 P Lincoln Cent

Rare 1963 P Lincoln Cent

Have you found a rare 1963 P Lincoln Cent like this?  Furthermore, this 1963 penny was found in a box of pennies rolls from a bank.

1963 doubled die cent

Moreover, after doing research, I think it most resembles the 1963 1¢ WDDO-010 listed on Wexler’s Coins and Die Varieties website.   Copper Coins was used as a reference as well. 

For instance, doubling displays in the “9” and “6” of the date.  A die gouge (dot) displays between the “6” and “3” of the date.

1963 DDO

Moreover, die scratches and a small die gouge are viewable near or on Lincoln’s bust.

1963 doubled die cent

Additionally, note a long die scratch extending from the “T” in LIBERTY.

Furthermore, a die scratch extends from the back of Lincoln’s neck.  A form of doubling is noted.  Also, two small die chips display at the back of Lincoln’s head on this 1963 P Lincoln Cent.

1963 doubled eyelid

Additionally, note the faint extra eyelid on Lincoln’s face.  A die chip displays under Lincoln’s nose, and doubling shows on the lips.

1963 Lincoln cent pent die scratches

Die scratches extend from and across the top of Lincoln’s head towards the lettering “IN GOD WE TRUST.”

1963 DDO die scratches
On The Reverse
1963 penny error

Furthermore, the reverse of this 1963 doubled die Lincoln memorial cent displays heavy scratches and die chips.

1963 penny errors

Moreover, note die scratches visible between the “I,T,E, and D” of UNITED.

1963 cent errors

Additionally, heavy die scratches are visible in the lettering of “STATES,” and die chips show on the first “T” of STATES.

1963 penny errors

Overall, heavy die scratches are apparent on most of the lettering on this coin.

1963 penny errors

Additionally, die chips are visible on the first two pillars to the left of the memorial building.

1963 cent penny

More die chips are visible on the last two pillars to the right of the memorial building.

1963 doubled die penny

Additionally, a die scratch extends from the bottom of the memorial building towards the “T” in CENT.  Die chips are visible at the bottom of the memorial building.

1963 Lincoln Cent Doubled die

More heavy die scratches are visible going in various directions all around “ONE“.

1963 doubled die penny

Doubling is visible on the “N” of CENT along with more die scratches.

1963 P Lincoln Cent Values

The value of the 1963 cents depend on the condition of the coins and/or the.   Click here to check out a unique 1993 Doubled Ear Penny.

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1970 Large Date Lincoln Cent

1970 S Large Date Lincoln Memorial Variety Cent

1970 S Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  From the differing markings to the conditions of the coin, when compared to others, pennies of this date and mint sell for a few bucks up to thousands of dollars.  The small date is more rare than the large date, but the large date is still valuable.  Do you have a 1970 S large date Lincoln cent like this?

die gouges on a 1970 s penny

For instance, this 1970 penny displays die gouges above the words “In God.” Furthermore, an over-polished die strike displays on the reverse.  Moreover, the best chance of finding 1970-S large date Lincoln cent errors and varieties is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, examining 1970 mint sets ensures a mint state specimen.




1970 S Large Date and Small Date Varieties

If you draw a line from the top of the nine and the top of the zero, the large date displays the spacing above the seven and below the line, as seen below.  Furthermore, the large date is known as the “Low 7 variety” by advanced numismatists.

1970-s large date penny
1970-S Large Date Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Varieties

“Die varieties refer to specific dies used to make a number of coins. The 1970 S large date and small date are examples of die varieties.  A doubled die variety refers to a coin struck with a die having two misaligned impressions from the hub. The coin will show a doubled image over the original image.” – lincolncentsonline.com

1970 penny error list

Furthermore, this 1970s large date Lincoln cent coin doesn’t appear to be a doubled die variety.  However,  images to compare coins to are available via doubleddie.comvarietyvista.com, and coppercoins.com.




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Moreover, you can purchase the necessary tools as gifts, such as coin microscopes, coin flips, and coin scales online. This activity makes for a great individual, group, or family to focus on.  Anyone stuck indoors is sure to benefit from coin roll hunting errors and varieties.

1970 penny
Arrows note the "F" missing from the "FG" initials due to an overpolished die.
1970 S Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Values

The most profound doubling on a 1970-S Doubled Die Lincoln Cent was valued at $22,500!  Raw or ungraded 1970 S large date doubled die varieties sell for a few dollars and up on Ebay.  However, these varieties are more valuable when graded.  For instance, a 1970-S 1c doubled die obverse large date Lincoln cent graded MS65Rd, sold for $9000.00.




Furthermore, a 1970-S one cent large date doubled die variety graded MS66, sold for $24,150.00.  Additionally, a 1970 S 1C large date doubled die obverse FS-101 graded Ms65Rd, sold for $11,456.00.  In other words, these coins are worth grading.

1970 S Large Date Lincoln Memorial Variety Cent

Numerous Numismatists rave about the various 1970 penny errors and varieties.  First watch the videos below.  Then check out a rare “Bar Under L”  1970 Lincoln cent doubled die variety!

1970 pennies worth money is still found in pocket change.  However, the best chance of finding 1970 Lincoln cent errors and varieties is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls.

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