2015 Saratoga New York Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

2015 Saratoga New York Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

Have you found a 2015 Saratoga New York national park doubled die variety quarter? As shown in the images, the “doubling shows inside the lower right opening in the handle of General Burgoyne’s sword.” – John Wexler.  Saratoga New York quarter errors have asking prices of five dollars and up in raw condition on Ebay.

saratoga new york quarter 2015
New York National Park Quarter Design

“At Saratoga in the autumn of 1777, American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender.  Moreover, this crucial American victory renewed patriots’ hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world.”

“Furthermore, the battlefield, a monument to the fallen and the restored country house of American General Philip Schuyler make up the three sites of Saratoga National Historical Park.  Additionally, it was established as a national site in 1938.” – usmint.gov

2015 saratoga quarter error value

New York Quarter Values

2015 Saratoga New York national park quarters have asking prices of two dollars and up in raw condition.  Observe the sold listings showing what 2015 New York quarter errors recently sold for on Ebay.  Furthermore, graded quarters are valued much higher.

Saratoga Quarter Values

For instance, a 2015 P Saratoga New York quarter graded MS68, sold for $140.00.  Furthermore,  a 2015 D Saratoga New York quarter graded MS67+, sold for $300.00.  Additionally, a 2015 S Saratoga New York national park quarter graded MS68, sold for $695.00.

However, those quarters are valuable as a result of high mint state grades. Quarter errors and varieties are worth money because of the uniqueness of each specimen.  Additionally, the grade has an influence on value.

2015 saratoga quarter error
2015 National Park Quarter Doubled Die Varieties

Furthermore, 2015 Saratoga New York quarters display different doubled die varieties. Visit doubleddie.com for more images to compare the differing areas that the doubling displays on 2015 New York national park quarters.

Additionally, the best chance of finding a rare error or variety in mint state condition is to search mint sets, or uncirculated original bank wrapped quarter rolls.

Furthermore, observe a rare 2020 W national park quarterThis 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.

1970 Doubled Die Penny Variety & More




1970 Doubled Die Penny Variety

1970 doubled die penny variety coins exist!  Furthermore, the 1970 Lincoln cent in the lowest population with the highest grade is valuable and worth grading. For instance, a 1970-S 1C Lg Date Doubled Die Obverse graded MS66 RD, sold at auction for $24,150.

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1970 Doubled Die Variety Penny Values

Additionally, a 1970-S 1C Lg Date, Doubled Die Obverse Large Date graded MS64 BN, sold at auction for $3675.00.  Moreover, a 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse (Large Date) graded MS66 RD, sold at auction for $9000.00.




Furthermore, 1970 pennies don’t have to be of any variety or errors to be valuable.  For example, a 1970 D Lincoln cent graded MS67+RD, sold at auction for $2820.00.  
pennies worth money

Additionally, a 1970 Lincoln cent graded MS67+RD, sold at auction for $4,406.00.  Check out the sold listings of 1970 S doubled die Lincoln cents sold in raw condition on Ebay.

1970 Penny Varieties

The 1970-S Small Date, also known as the “High 7” variety, shows the top of the digit “7” in the date perfectly lining up with tops of the other three numerals in the date. Thus, the tops of all four date digits should all align with an imaginary plane atop of the date.”

large date cent 1970 s penny

Meanwhile, the 1970-S Large Date, otherwise known as the “Low 7,” depicts the top of the “7” sitting lower than the tops of the other digits. ” However, the date isn’t the sole diagnostic that one can use to attribute a 1970-S Small Date.  On the valuable variety, the inscription “LIBERTY” appears weak and strong on the large date version. – PCGS

1970 S Large and Small Date Variety Penny Values

Values vary for 1970 S large and small date die varieties as well.  For example, a 1970-S Large Date Lincoln penny, graded MS67+RD, sold at auction for $1500.00.  Finally, a 1970-S 1C Small Date, graded MS67 RD, sold at auction for $2464.00.

double die penny 1970 doubled die cent

Furthermore, 1970 S small date Lincoln pennies are selling on average between $40 and $70 in raw condition on Ebay.  The best chance of finding a rare 1970  penny error or variety is to search through original wrapped bank rolls.   Additionally, uncirculated pennies in 1970 mint sets ensures a coin with a mint state grade.




1970 S Large Date Doubled Die Lincoln Cent

The 1970 S Large Date Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln cent featured in this article is listed as 1970 S doubled die cent 1D0-004 via coppercoins.com.  As the arrow notes in the images, an extra bar displays under the L of LIBERTY.   Furthermore, images to compare for other potential 1970 S doubled die varieties are available via doubleddie.com and also varietyvista.com

1970 Lincoln Memorial Cent Coins To Look For

This 1970 penny was purchased and authenticated live online by author of Looking Through Lincoln Cents and experienced numismatist Charles (Chuck) Daughtrey.  You won’t regret subscribing to the coppercoins channel or getting in on the auctions.  I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge learning from him on top of getting great deals on rare variety coins!

Next, check out an example of a 1970 D Lincoln cent struck through grease spiked head die crack and learn more about 1970 penny errors.   This website is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here.

2020 P Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Variety Coin

2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Variety Coin

2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut quarter doubled die varieties and errors exist!  For instance, I bought original mint wrapped uncirculated rolls directly from the United States Mint to search through for quarter errors and varieties.  

2020 quarter errors with pictures

Needless to say, I hit a coin variety jackpot!  For instance, observe the 2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die reverse variety quarter obtained from a mint wrapped roll.  Furthermore, these rare quarters appeared to have a satin-like finish.

At first, I mistook this quarter as incused machine doubling.   However, I decided to check for any new rarity listings on doubleddie.com first, where there are indeed 2020 quarter doubled die variety coin rarities listed!

2020 p weir farm quarter doubled die variety coin
2020 Weir Farm Doubled Die Variety Quarters

Doubled die variety quarters are not only rare, but can drastically increase in value over time.  Doubled die variety and error coins are a lot of fun for treasure seekers with limited mobility to hunt for.  Coin hunters find rare and valuable coins like this 2020 Weir Farm doubled die variety, by taking on a task called coin roll hunting. 

Treasure Hunting for Rare Coins

The work is time consuming, however, it’s rewarding in more than one way.  Additionalyl, collectors show appreciation for their efforts by purchasing errors and varieties for a premium or to auction off using platforms like Ebay.    Personally, I sell them for $5 each in my Ebay store.

2020 error coins to look for
Rare Satin Finish Quarters

Furthermore, “at times  the U.S. Mint has produced and sold “Satin Finish” coins. These are different than the normal circulated examples.  Additionally, satin finish varieties refer to the type of finish of a quarter.

Furthermore, the quarters appear matte, unlike their proof counterparts, which have reflective fields. They’re struck in higher quality, when compared to the coins for mass circulation sold direct from the U.S. Mint to collectors.” – GreatCollections

2020 P Weir Farm quarter errors

The above images are of the die markings on the 2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die variety listed as 2020-P 25¢ CT WDDR-002 by John Wexler.

Proof-Like Quarter Varieties

Furthermore, satin finish coins have a different appearance than proof, proof-like, or business strike coins. Moreover, these coin aren’t mirror-like.  However, they’re more glossy in appearance.

2020 Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die variety quarter

Additionally, satin finish coins are struck on special sandblasted or “burnished planchets.”  Furthermore, the 2020 D Weir Farm Connecticut mint wrapped quarter roll appeared shinier, and indeed more proof-like. 

2020 Weir Farm Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse
national park for art quarter

Compare the difference between the glossy appearance of a satin finish strike and a normal business strike finish as an example using the examination of a 2020 W Weir Farm Quarter found last year.

2020 quarter errors and varieties to look for

Some say the United States Mint no longer produces satin finish quarters, and hasn’t since 2010.  Could they’ve produced satin finish 2020 quarters by mistake? 

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2009 Cent Lamination Error & More

2009 D Formative Years Lincoln Cent Lamination Error & More

2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cent penny errors and varieties exist!  For instance, I obtained a United States Mint wrapped brilliant uncirculated (BU) roll of 2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cents.  I paid more than face value for the roll.  However, finding a 2009 Lincoln cent lamination error made it a rewarding treasure coin hunt.

2009 Penny error list
Arrows Note a 2009 Lincoln Sitting on a Log Penny Lamination Error
Special Edition Lincoln Bicentennial 100th Anniversary Cent

“In 2009, the U.S. Mint made four special penny designs to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday.  Furthermore, it was also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny, which the U.S. Mint first made in 1909.  The image of Lincoln remained on the obverse (heads) of all four cents in the 2009 series program.  




Additionally, the reverse (tails) included four different designs from important phases of Lincoln’s life, from his birth all the way to when he was president. Moreover, when the program ended the reverse of the penny changed to the “Union Shield” design.  It represents the unity of the states, which President Lincoln worked so hard to restore and preserve.”  – usmint.gov

lincoln log penny error
Arrows note the lamination error on a rare 2009 penny
2009 Formative Years Lincoln Cent Lamination Error

My time and effort applied led to finding this rare 2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cent lamination error.  Arrows note the lamination error in the images.  Die chips on Lincoln’s left shoulder and die cracks on the boot of his left foot were also found on pennies in this roll.

2009 formative years penny errors
100th Anniversary 2009 Cent Values

Aside from this 2009 D Lincoln cent lamination error, several doubled die varieties exist on these collectible cent coins.  The most flawless coins obtain the highest value, but when they are varieties and errors too, it makes them even rarer.  The rarest specimens are more valuable.




2009 Formative Years Penny Values

Furthermore, pennies do not have to be varieties or errors to be valuable.  For instance, a 2009-D 1C Lincoln-Formative Years cent graded MS67, sold at auction for $1880.00.

rare 2009 lamination error penny
Arrows Note a 2009 Lincoln Log Cent Lamination Error

Moreover, a 2009-P 1C Lincoln-Formative Years cent graded MS67, sold at auction for $1995.00.  Additionally, 2009 Formative Years penny errors sell between five and hundreds of dollars on Ebay.




Moreover, the best way to find 2009 error and variety pennies worth money is to search through uncirculated original wrapped rolls.  Additionally, examining 2009 mint sets ensures a high grade specimen.

2009 Formative Years Lamination error penny
2009 Lincoln Log Penny Doubled Die Variety Listings

100th Anniversary 2009 doubled die reverse variety cent listings to compare images with are available online.  While examining these rare pennies, observe the various variety listings via coppercoins.com, varietyvista.com, and doubleddie.com.   




Lincoln Cent Lamination Errors

“Lamination errors can develop before or after the strike.  The term “lamination error” is grammatically incorrect as the metal is actually delaminating. 

2009 Formative Years Lamination Error

While “delamination error” would be the proper term, we’re fine with the terminology we’ve inherited from previous researchers. Lamination cracks are sometimes mistaken for die cracks and split dies by novice collectors.” – error-ref.com




2009 Lincoln Cent Defective Planchet Errors

“Lamination errors happen on a defective planchet.  A planchet becomes defective from dirt and other impurities that cause a coin to crack and peel.” –Justin Couch.  Observe an exam revealing what a 1965 Lincoln cent found with a lamination error looks like that sold for $15.00 on Ebay.

How to Sell Rare Penny Errors Online

Do you know how to sell rare coins online?  I have a few suggestions. First, examine the most recent sold listings on Ebay to get an idea for your starting prices.  Then create a listing of your own coin, using clear photos and accurate descriptions. 




Again, pay attention to how other sold listings look to get an idea for how to create yours.  Finally, be patient, honest, and kind towards others.  Moreover, you’ll likely get good ratings and gain more customers.

Giving the Gift of a Focus

Furthermore, the coin hunting and collecting hobby is more than just a pastime.  Moreover, it’s especially helpful for occupying anyone stuck indoors.  Who doesn’t like to treasure hunt?  Searching for error coins has lead to a few extra bucks or even thousands of dollars for some people.

Start out simple with an inexpensive USB coin microscope, a coin scale, and coin holders.  This website is teen friendly, so tell them to bookmark it. Furthermore, there are many coin collecting channels available online to captivate their attention, and give them an idea of what to begin looking for.  Start out first by showing them an example using a 10X loupe their pocket change.

Coin collections appreciate and become valuable over time.  Did you read the article about the teen who found a rare coin in his lunch money valued at 1.7 million dollars?     

People who love to hunt, search for and find treasures in some way, shape, or form every day!  Finally, check out a 2009 Professional Life Lincoln Cent with an interior die break!  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

2021 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values




2021 Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

2021 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  Furthermore, values vary depending on the condition of the coin, and/or the type of error, and/or die variety a coin is, along with its population. For instance, observe a 2021 Lincoln cent doubled die obverse compared to a normal 2021 penny in the images below. Not the doubling under Lincoln’s ear.

error pennies with pictures 2021 variety penny

Moreover, rare coins remain in high demand and collect a much higher premium.  Are you searching for penny errors and varieties in uncirculated 2021 Lincoln cent rolls?  It’s how I found them!  Additionally, examining 2021 mint sets ensures a mint state proof specimen.




Doubled Die Variety Coins 2021 Lincoln Shield Pennies

Does your 2021 shield cent look like it has an extra ear?  How do you discern the difference?  Is it a genuine die variety or a contact mark?  First, if a coin took a hit, then that area on the coin will appear flattened.  When a penny has a doubling, like this doubled die extra ear lobe cent, the area will be raised instead of flat.

double die penny image
Coin Groups & Community Forums

Daniel of Portsmouth Coin Shop explains the differences between rare doubled ear cent Lincoln pennies, and contact marks, or post mint damage (PMD,) on wheat cents and memorial pennies.




Furthermore,  Daniel made the effort to put together references online of cherry pickers’ lists of Lincoln cent varieties & key dates for members of the coin world community to utilize.

2021 penny error list
Collecting Rare & Valuable Die Varieties

“If collecting coins by date and mint mark became unexciting over the years, then do research into what varieties can be found for any series collected. It might re-kindle your passion for collecting and expand your enjoyment of the hobby.” – Jeff Garrett




2021 Penny Errors & Values

Furthermore, submitting a coin for grading doesn’t always equal a large profit.  Moreover, the cost of grading coins isn’t an option for everyone. However, when coins turn out to be highly sought after error or doubled die variety, then clear images is all that’s necessary to list them for sale online.

Moreover,  as long as you have the highest graded coin in the lowest population, it’ll be the most valuable coin.  Not all pennies are worth a lot of money, but some really are, therefore invest your time and efforts wisely!




2021 Lincoln Penny Values

For instance, a 2021-D 1C Shield cent graded MS66, sold at auction for $75.00.  It’s the grade that made it more valuable, even without being an error or variety.  Furthermore, a 2021 P Lincoln Shield cent graded MS67RD, sold for $73.

2021 d penny error list
2021 Shield Cent Clashed Die Error Coin

However, the coins had to be in pristine condition in order for these pennies to be worth money.  2021 Lincoln cent errors and varieties don’t have to be pristine to be valuable.




Variety & Error Pennies Worth Money

According to the recent sold listings on Ebay, 2021 doubled die varieties sell for $5 and up in raw condition. If you’ve found one yourself, you can choose to send it off for grading and then to auction, keep it in your own collection, or list it for sale as ungraded on Ebay It’s your decision. 

Looking Through Lincoln Cents Collectible Coin Book

Lincolncent.com is owned by famed numismatist Charles Daughtrey, author of the collectible coin book “Looking Through Lincoln Cents.”  Furthermore, he’s host of Coppercoins Auctions on Youtube.  Subscribe to his channel for opportunities to bid for rare coins and chances to win neat prizes!

Rare Error & Variety Collectible Coins

I was lured into the lucrative hobby of coin collecting after hearing the memo about the Great American Coin Hunt and West Point quarters in December of 2019.  When I first got started searching for collectible coins, I became more ecstatic as I made discoveries for myself.  Who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt?  




Furthermore, I invested in the coin examination supplies necessary for identifying coin errors and varieties.  Essentially, I started writing this blog about my experiences of finding, researching, and identifying coin errors and varieties found in circulation.

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2021 DDR penny Doubled Die Reverse Lincoln Shield Cent

Interacting with and learning from others in the coin industry has for the most part been a pleasant experience for me.  However, coin collecting books are still very helpful references, and examining coins is a peaceful activity.  




Embracing the Coin Hobby

Furthermore, I’m a fairly quick study, but I’m constantly learning something new every day.  Therefore I encourage everyone to get more than one opinion.  Join coin groups, forums, and communities, and go to all the coin shows scheduled near you.  Whatever you decide to do with what you find, enjoy the hunt!

2021 Lincoln Cent Errors
Great American Coin Hunt the Largest Treasure Hunt of All Time

“The Great American Coin Hunt rallied hundreds of coin dealers and thousands of collectors to benefit the coin hobby.  The goal simultaneously encouraged new collectors to look at their change for rare coin specimens. Basically, the plan was to disperse over one million rare and valuable collectible coins into circulation.  




Additionally, everyone who participated created their own way of helping out. Hiding coins in public places, like Easter eggs.  The US Mint created West Point quarters for circulation, which had never been done before.

Furthermore, companies like NGC, PCGS, Littleton Coin Company, and ANA, all participated with their own creative programs.  It’s been said that this was the largest numismatic promotional program of all time.” – Rob Oberth –  (“Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers”)




The Booming Business of Numismatics

Have you found or inherited a unique rare coin or collection of them you’d like to sell?  “There are at least 5,000 active coin companies in the United States.  Moreover, they range in size from one-man operations to multi-national juggernauts with hundreds of employees.  

lincoln cent error coin guide 2021
Lincoln Shield Cent Series

Additionally, there are at least 10 to 15 companies with sales exceeding $100 million per year.  APMEX alone once touted annual sales approaching $2 billion or more.” – Jeff Garrett – rarecoingallery.com




Earn Money Flipping Coins

“It is quite funny how under the radar the rare coin business operates.  I still get odd looks when I meet someone for the first time, and they ask what I do for a living.  More than once, people have asked me if someone can make living selling coins.  Happily, I have been doing so for over 40 years!” – Jeff Garrett

Need more help “Understanding the Art of Rare Coin Submissions?” Listen to and learn from those most experienced numismatists in the coin industry.

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2021 Lincoln Cent Errors

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2021 Lincoln Shield Cent Struck Through Error Coin

2021 D Lincoln Shield Cent Struck Through Mint Error

2021 D Lincoln shield cent errors and varieties exist.  For instance, observe this 2021 struck-thru error penny.   Furthermore, 2021 was a year the mint produced various coin errors.   Moreover, a mint error coin is an error coin produced at the mint.  Check out this struck-through debris error in the image below. 

2021 struck through cent penny error

Additionally, “struck through metal wires get struck into coin planchets.  As a result, it left thin incuse impressions, which are either straight, kinked, curved, worm-like, or sinuous.” – error-ref.com

Furthermore, coinauctionshelp coin forum helped to attribute and suggested the cent was struck-through thread, or a bristle wire.  Additionally, a member verified via cointalk.com. 

Coin Help Forums

Groups and forums like those listed above are extremely helpful for any new coin collector.   Furthermore, even experienced numismatists learn something new every day.

2021 Lincoln Shield Penny Values

Moreover, values vary and may increase or decrease over time.  The highest grade a coin receives is a 70.  The lowest population of the coins with the highest grades are the most valuable. 

Furthermore, the best way to find uncirculated 2021 penny errors and varieties is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls. Don’t forget to check all 2021 mint sets!  However, a penny doesn’t have to be an error or variety to be valuable. A flawless coin in pristine condition has the most eye appeal.

2021 Shield Cent Values

For instance, a 2021-D 1C Shield cent graded MS66RD, sold at auction for $75.00.  Furthermore, a 2021 1C Shield cent graded MS66RD, sold at auction for $21.00.  Additionally, Ebay’s sold listings indicate that 2021 penny errors are still a hot commodity.  For instance, the major die break errors valued at $100.00 and up!

2021 Lincoln Cent Die Varieties

2021 doubled die variety coins with pictures to compare are listed via reputable sites like doubleddie.com and coppercoins.com.   Furthermore, 2021 penny doubled die varieties are available via varietyvista.com.   

2021 spiked head die crack cent penny

Check out a 2014 Lincoln Cent Clashed Die Error next! Additionally, observe a 1970 doubled die obverse Lincoln penny I obtained from a coin auction!  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.

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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Reverse Die Break on a 2020 P Lincoln Shield Cent

2015 North Carolina Quarter Errors, Varieties, Values

2015 North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2015 North Carolina quarter errors and varieties exist!  However, 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety to be valuable. 

blue ridge parkway north carolina quarter 2015
Arrow notes the die chip on the flower petal

For instance, a 2015-P 25C Blue Ridge Parkway NP quarter graded MS69, sold at auction for $185.00.  Furthermore, a 2015-D 25C Blue Ridge Parkway NP quarter graded MS67, sold at auction for $100.00.

Moreover, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2015 quarter errors and varieties is by searching original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, searching 2015 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway Quarters
2015 Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Design

“The reverse design of 2015 North Carolina quarters feature the curvature of a road hugging the side of a mountain, with the North Carolina state flower, known as the dogwood, in the foreground.  Furthermore, the obverse design is a portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.”

Additionally, Blue Ridge Parkway is called “America’s Favorite Drive.”  In other words, it’s favored since the scenery consists of mountains and forests.  Furthermore, the roadway extends 469 miles from North Carolina to Virginia.  It connects the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shenandoah National Park.” – usmint.gov

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway quarter error
north carolina quarter error
Arrows note die chips on the Dogwood flower petals
2015 D North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Quarter Dollar Coin Examination

First, check out the examination footage of a 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway quarter.  Then, observe the slight doubling behind Washington’s ear lobe noted by arrows in the image below.  Afterwards, observe a 2015 Saratoga national park doubled die quarter.

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Doubled Die Varieties

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway National Park quarter doubled die variety listings are available via doubleddie.com.  John Wexler is a respected numismatist who examines and attributes coins at a reasonable price. 

2015 quarter error

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2016 Illinois Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values




2016 Shawnee Illinois National Park Quarter Errors, Varieties & Values

2016 Shawnee Illinois Quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, die chips are visible on the red-tailed hawk and the camel shaped rock formation.  Additionally, arrows note anomalies  in the images below.

Illinois quarter die chip on hawk
Arrow notes die chip on the ffeathers of the red-tailed hawk

Furthermore, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2016 Shawnee Illinois quarters worth money like this is by searching through original wrapped rolls.  Additionally, examining 2016 mint sets ensures a mint state specimen.   Moreover, check your pocket change!




2016 Illinois Shawnee Quarter Values

America the beautiful National Park quarters are worth money.  For instance, rare coins with free standing die break errors obtain additional value.  I dub this quarter, camel chewing cud, or Camel chews cud coin error.  Check out the “spitting horse” variety next.

2016 Shawnee Illinois quarter error
Arrows note die breaks on Camel Rock

2016 Illinois quarters sell for a few dollars and up in raw uncirculated mint state condition on Ebay.  However, 2016 quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.




For instance, a 2016-P 25C Shawnee NP quarter graded MS67, sold for $400.00.  Furthermore, a 2016-D 25C Shawnee NP quarter graded MS68, sold for $1800.00. In other words, these quarters are valuable because of their flawless condition.

Shawnee National Park Quarter Design

2016 Shawnee National Park Quarter design features a close up view of the camel rock formation, with natural vegetation in the foreground, and a red-tailed hawk soaring in the sky overhead.  Furthermore, Shawnee National Forest is nested between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. 




Additionally, it’s home to diverse plant and animal life.  Moreover, the park was declared a National Forest by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939.  Furthermore, the Forest’s landscape covers about 287,000 acres and features rolling hills, open lands, lakes, creeks and bluffs.” – usmint.gov.

2016 Illinois quarter

Visiting Shawnee Illinois National Park

There are so many sights to see and activities to do for tourists in Illinois. Plan your visit to Shawnee National Park.  Make your reservations soon!  Furthermore, please regard the wild life and their habitats and do your best to help keep our national parks clean and preserved too.  In other words, thank you for caring! 




2016 Quarters

Finally, check out a 2016 West Virginia quarter and then a 2016 North Dakota quarter variety coins next.  Happy hunting!

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2016 West Virginia Quarter

2016 West Virginia Harpers Ferry John Brown’s Fort National Park Quarter Coin

2016 West Virginia quarter errors and varieties exist! For instance, 2016 West Virginia Harpers Ferry John Brown’s Fort Quarter is known for several doubled die varieties.  

2016 harpers ferry quarter error
Arrows note a form of doubling of the middle barrel on a 2016 Harpers Ferry Quarter

However, the doubling is difficult to see in the windows without a magnifying tool or jewelry loupe.  That’s why a coin microscope is a vital tool for finding mint errors and varieties like this 2016 quarter.

2016 West Virginia Quarter Values

Furthermore, the value of 2016 West Virginia quarter errors in raw condition range between two and five dollars on Ebay.   Moreover, records show that a 2016-P 25C Harpers Ferry NP graded MS68 sold for $325.00.  

harpers ferry quarter errors
Arrows note die breaks on a 2016 Harpers Ferry John Brown's Fort quarter

Additionally, a 2016-D 25C Harpers Ferry NP quarter graded MS67 sold for $125.00.   However, those West Virginia quarters are in nearly flawless condition.

Furthermore, serious error coin detectives tend to buy original unwrapped bank rolls of quarters or unopened mint sets to search through for variety and error coins. That’s because the coins in flawless condition are the most valuable of die variety and coin errors.

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Arrows note doubling of the windows on a John Brown's Fort 2016 Quarter

In other words, the lowest population of the highest grades do obtain the highest value.  However, variety and error coins don’t have to be in flawless condition to be of great value.  For instance, observe the asking prices for  rare struck through error coins on Ebay!  

2016 John Brown's Fort National Park Quarter Design

Moreover,  John Brown’s Fort is located at the meeting of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.  Furthermore, the history of Harpers Ferry involves a diverse number of people and events influencing the course of America’s national history. 

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Arrow notes a pre-die-break on a 2016 Harpers Ferry National Park Quarter Dollar

Harpers Ferry witnessed the first successful application of interchangeable manufacture, the arrival of the first successful American railroad.  In other words, the railroad enhanced America’s economy.




John Brown’s attack on slavery, the largest surrender of Federal troops during the Civil War, and the education of former slaves in one of the earliest integrated schools in the United States.  Education of all peoples still contributes to enhancing economical evolution to this day.

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Arrow notes a die break on the 2016 John Brown's Fort Quarter

Furthermore, this place was established as a national site in 1944. That is why the reverse of 2016 West Virginia quarters feature John Brown’s Fort, at the site of John Brown’s last stand during his raid on the Harpers Ferry Armory.- usmint.gov.

2016 Harpers Ferry Quarter Errors & Varieties To Look For

First, watch the full quarter examination in the video below.  Then visit doubleddie.com for more images of doubled die coin variety 2016 quarters to view and compare your rare coins with. 

Furthermore, if you’ve got a rare coin you want to sell, then take good photos of the obverse and reverse and list it on Ebay with accurate descriptions. Additionally, get an idea about how to list your coin by looking at the examples of others.   Finally, check out an examination of a 2016 North Dakota national park quarter error with pictures!

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