2003 Lincoln Cent Varieties

2003 Lincoln Cent Varieties

2003 Lincoln cent varieties and errors exist!  For instance, doubling displays on the central left side of the 7th column.  Moreover, an arrow notes the doubling to the right of the statue in the image below.

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Additionally, finding uncirculated 2003 Lincoln cent doubled die varieties isn’t as simple as looking at pocket change.  It’s not impossible to find one that way, but the chances are slim.  However, this 2003 Lincoln cent doubled die reverse variety was obtained from an original bank wrapped roll.

Furthermore, keeping a loupe on hand will help you find a coin that will sell for a few dollars above face value.   Moreover, the best chance of finding 2003 penny errors and varieties is by examining uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, examining 2003 mint sets ensures a mint state grade coin specimen.

2003 lincoln cent varieties

The die markers match the 2003 1¢ WDDR-027 listed via doubleddie.com. Additionally, images to compare to are available via varietyvista.com.  More listings are available at coppercoins.com.

2003 Penny Value

Values vary of 2003 penny doubled die varieties.  This is because condition impacts eye appeal.  However, 2003 pennies don’t have to have an error or be a variety in order to be valuable.

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For instance, a 2003 Lincoln cent graded MS69 RD, sold for $175.00 in 2021.  Furthermore, a 2003 D Lincoln cent graded MS69 RD, sold for $595.00 in 2019.  Those coins didn’t have errors and they aren’t varieties.  They’re valuable because of flawless condition.

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Lincoln memorial cents have a lot to offer when it comes to doubled die varieties.  However, the newer shield cents are just as worthy of examining closely.  For instance, a 2021 shield penny with a doubled ear lobe.

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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

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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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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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