2009 Birth & Early Childhood Lincoln Penny




2009 Birth & Early Childhood Doubled Die Reverse Struck Through Obverse Penny

Have you found a 2009 Birth & Early Childhood Lincoln Penny? 2009 Lincoln cent coin errors and varieties exist!  The first Lincoln cent of the 2009 Lincoln series was the birth & early childhood log cabin penny.  Furthermore, the coin displayed in this article is a doubled die reverse variety, struck through debris obverse error.

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2009 Birth and Early Childhood Cabin in Kentucky Lincoln Cent

“Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and raised in a small log cabin exactly like the one shown on a 2009 one-cent coin.  Additionally, Abraham Lincoln got his name from his grandfather on his father’s side. 

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Look for extra logs on the 2009 Cabin Cent

He was Thomas and Nancy Lincoln’s second child.  Moreover, the coin represents one of the most amazing aspects of Lincoln’s life: that his humble beginnings on the Kentucky frontier were the first step on the road to the nation’s presidency”. – USMINT

2009 cabin penny error

Furthermore, 2009 Lincoln rare errors and varieties exist.  Moreover, “the scarcity of the errors is aside from the fact that the total Lincoln cent mintage numbers from 2009 were barely 1/10th the “normal” Mint output in almost 50 years.”  Try to collect all of them in mint state condition!




2009 Lincoln Birth Cabin Cent Values

Lincoln cents in pristine condition are worth money.  For instance, a 2009 P 1C Lincoln-Early Childhood graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $1,203.00.  Additionally, a 2009 D 1C Lincoln-Early Childhood graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $646.00.  However, those coins didn’t have errors.  They weren’t attributed as die varieties either.

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Arrows note a struck through debris error on the obverse error of a 2009 Lincoln Cent

These Lincoln pennies are worth more money because the coins with the lowest population of the highest grades obtain the greater value. When searching 2009 pennies, purchase uncirculated original mint wrapped rolls to increase the chances of getting a more valuable coin.  Furthermore, 2009 penny errors and varieties have asking prices of a dollar or more in raw condition on Ebay.




Activities to Keep Occupied on Cold and Rainy Days

Hunting through penny rolls and examining coins for rare errors and varieties can be very time consuming, but it’s a great activity to keep oneself occupied, especially when stuck inside. 

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Arrows note a "cracked skull" variety cent

Moreover, the potential to profit from the time and efforts applied can really pay off. It’s a productive way to beat boredom! Additionally, searching 2009 mint sets for rare varieties and errors ensures a mint state specimen.

2009 Log Cabin Cent Doubled Die Variety Listings

Compare doubled die variety images of 2009 Lincoln Cent Birthplace and Early Childhood pennies via Coppercoins.com.  Look for extra thickness on the devices!  Moreover, the 2009 Birth & Early Childhood in Kentucky Lincoln cent photographed in this article was compared to the images of 2009 doubled die listings found at doubleddie.com.

2009 birth penny struck through error
Arrows note a die crack across Lincoln's forehead on 2009 penny
How To Find Valuable Lincoln Cabin Cents

The best way to find a rare variety or error 2009 log cabin penny is to search through the uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls.  Another option is to examine 2009 mint sets.   Check out a 2009 Formative Years Lincoln Cent with a lamination error next.

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2009 Bicentennial Presidency Cent Doubled Die Variety

2009 Lincoln Presidency Bicentennial Cent Doubled Die Variety Coin

2009 Bicentennial Presidency Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  For example, observe this 2009 Presidency penny doubled die variety example.  I purchased uncirculated original mint wrapped rolls from Ebay.

double die lincoln penny 2009

That’s how I found this neat specimen.  For instance, observe the extra thickness displaying on the two and first zero of the date.  I noted the doubling with arrows in the image above.

Additionally,  as John Wexler stated, “There are numerous target area for doubled dies on the 2009 bicentennial presidency cent design.”  Moreover, 2009 presidency penny errors and varieties are collectible coins worth money.  

double die cent

Variety and error coins like this don’t necessarily need to have a high mint state grade to be valuable.  However, those in the highest mint state grades are the rarest and therefore the most valuable.

2009 White House Penny Varieties

Furthermore, observe areas around the bottom of Lincoln’s ear, the ERTY of LIBERTY, and the date.  For instance, note the thickness of the top of the letters “RTY” of Liberty compared to a normal 2009-P Presidency penny.

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Arrows note a die crack spread across Lincoln's head on a 2009 Penny

“The target area for doubled dies on the 2009 Presidency cent reverse design would be the area at the bottom of the dome.   Look to the left of the triangular roof structure.   The entire obverse and reverse should be examined since doubling has been discovered on both sides of the coin.”

2009 Lincoln Presidency Doubled Die Obverse Variety Cent

For instance, this Lincoln cent is listed as “2009 1¢ PW WDDO-001 (stage B).”  Furthermore, “a die crack runs from SW to NE through the hair on the upper back of Lincoln’s head.

2009 penny error list

Moreover,  a large die gouge displays above the right end of the Capitol building.” (Noted by arrows in the image below.) Moreover, a die chip displays on the left end of the crane at the top of the unfinished White House. 

Click here to see more photos of the examples to compare provided by Mr. Wexler.  Furthermore, the best chance of finding 2009 penny errors and varieties is by searching through original bank wrapped rolls. 

2009 Bicentennial Presidency Cent Doubled Die Variety
2009 Lincoln Presidency Doubled Die Reverse Cent

Additionally, examining 2009 bicentennial mint sets ensures a mint state grade proof specimen. Furthermore, varietyvista.com listed a 2009 P Presidency cent displaying doubled die reverse.  “Extra thickness displays on upper and lower left windows # 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the Left.”

Moreover, “the frames around the windows and all of the columns are much thicker than on a normal 2009 Presidency Bicentennial Lincoln cent.” – John WexlerFollow directions to submit your coins for examination and attribution by Mr. Wexler for just $5.00 per coin.

2009 Bicentennial White House Cent Values

However, 2009 pennies don’t have to have errors or be varieties to be valuable.  For instance, a 2009 D Lincoln Cent Presidency graded MS68RD, sold for $4,700.00. Moreover, a 2009 Bicentennial Lincoln cent graded MS68RD, sold for $2,650.00. 

2009 Bicentennial Presidency Cent Doubled Die Variety

Moreover, the highest graded coins with the lowest population are extremely valuable.  2009 Lincoln Cent Bicentennial Presidency pennies sell for $5 and up each in raw condition on Ebay. 

 Additionally, note that 2009 P Presidency Lincoln cents have the lowest mintage of all 2009 pennies at 129,600,000 million coins.  In comparison to others minted, which were in the billions, look for it as a key date variety.

Presidency in Washington, D.C. (1861-1865)

“The Presidency in Washington cent displays the US Capitol building’s dome under construction, as it was during Lincoln’s term in office. The dome continued to rise as the Civil War raged and the Union struggled to remain united. 

The war began just after Lincoln took office in 1861. During his second year as president, Lincoln declared all slaves free in the rebel territory through the Emancipation Proclamation.

Furthermore, Lincoln was elected for a second term of presidency in 1864.  The war ended a year later.  It was only five days after the end of the war, that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated during his attendance at a play in Washington.

Army doctors worked all night to save him, but he died the next morning at the age of 56.  He was buried in Springfield, Illinois, after his body lay in state and was visited by thousands of mourners underneath the Capitol’s newly-completed dome.”- usmint.gov.

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In summary, I had fun searching through 2009 pennies for rare errors and varieties.  For instance, observe this 2009 professional penny error I found searching through a roll of them.  If you like treasure hunting, then get yourself a coin microscope, a roll of 2009 Presidency in Washington Lincoln Bicentennial Cents, and get started. 

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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.

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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

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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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1965 Penny Error Lamination Peel Planchet Coin Errors

1965 Penny Errors, Varieties, & Values

1965 penny errors and varieties exist!  For instance, the photos in this article are of a 1965 penny error called a defective planchet lamination peel error. 

1965 penny error value

Furthermore, “a lamination error occurs when metal flakes off the surface of a coin or planchet.  It’s generally accepted that the flaking, peeling, and cracking is due to impurities in the alloy, which causes metal to separate.” – Error-Ref.com

How Lamination Peel Errors Happen

Moreover, “during the preparation of the planchet strip, foreign materials such as grease, dirt, oil, slag or gas, may become trapped just below the surface of the metal.  Coins struck from this strip later begin to flake and peel, since adhesion is poor in the location of the trapped material.”  – coinworld.com

1965 penny value
One Cent 1965

Furthermore, 1965 pennies don’t have to have errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.  For instance, the better the condition a coin in any collection is, the more value it gains over time.

1965 Penny Value

For instance, a 1965 1C graded MS67 RD,  sold for $7,638.00.  Furthermore, a 1965 1C SMS (special mint set) graded SP68 RD, sold for $2,290.00.  Defective planchet lamination errors have asking prices for $20 and up in raw condition on Ebay.

1965 Penny Error

The best way to find rare and valuable 1965 error pennies in pristine condition is by searching for them in uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls.  Some people purchase mint sets just to examine the coins for errors.  However, it’s not recommended to break any coins out of a mint set unless absolutely worth it.

Furthermore, coin roll hunting is an activity that the most devoted treasure hunters partake in.  Moreover, it consists of hunting through boxes of pennies obtained from banks and is very time consuming.   People do it because a flawless 1965 penny is worth a lot more than face value.

Furthermore, this one cent error coin sold for $15.00!  Additionally, 1965 Lincoln cent doubled die varieties exist too, and there are images available online via doubleddie.com.

Check out a clashed die error penny next! 

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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

2013 South Dakota Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2013 South Dakota Mount Rushmore Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2013 South Dakota Mount Rushmore quarter errors and varieties exist!  Mount Rushmore quarter doubled die varieties and errors sell between one and twenty dollars in raw condition on Ebay.  However, those with the most unique die markings and in the best condition are of greater value.

mount rushmore quarter error
Arrows note doubling on Jefferson's nose
2013 South Dakota Mount Rushmore Quarter Values

Additionally, 2013 quarters don’t have to have errors to have added value.  Submitting quarters to be certified and graded can potentially lead to even more profit.  For instance, a 2013-P 25C Mount Rushmore NP quarter graded MS68, sold for $148.00.

Furthermore, a 2013-D 25C Mount Rushmore national park quarter graded MS68, sold for $356.00.   Keep in mind, these quarters sell for profit in raw condition on Ebay or Amazon by using sharp, clear photos, and precise descriptions.

2013 south dakota quarter error

The best chance of finding a high mint state grade error or variety quarter like this is to search uncirculated original wrapped rolls.  Additionally, examining 2013 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

Mount Rushmore Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Varieties

I came across two 2013 P South Dakota quarters in a bank roll,  where the “doubling shows on the lower part of Thomas Jefferson’s nose.”  Furthermore, Mount Rushmore doubled die variety quarter listings to compare die markings are available via doubleddie.com.

2013 mount rushmore quarter errors
South Dakota National Park Quarter Design

“The coin’s reverse image is of workmen on the mountain.  Moreover, Mount Rushmore featured on three commemorative coins in 1991.”

Additionally, the 2006 South Dakota state quarter features Mount Rushmore under the 50 State Quarters Program.  However, the National Park quarter design is different.

2013 mount rushmore quarter value

Furthermore, it’s unique of Mount Rushmore quarters, because it’s a view of the monument as “a work in progress,” offering a glimpse of how Mount Rushmore was sculpted.”

“The memorial was first established as a national site on March 3, 1925.  Mount Rushmore become famous as a symbol of America.  Moreover, the monument represents freedom, leadership, and hope for people all over the world.”

doubled die reverse

Furthermore, “the sculpture, located in the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota, features the heads of former Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.” – usmint.gov

Rare West Point Quarters

Did you enjoy the article?  First, consider subscribing or liking and sharing it.  Then, learn about rare West Point Mint quarters that were distributed into circulation in 2019 and 2020 as a Willy Wonka type stunt.  Finally, if you do find any “W” quarters, then hold on to them!   Fill your national park quarter folders with doubled dies to increase their value over time. Happy hunting!

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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
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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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2017 Indiana Quarter




2017 Indiana George Rogers Clark National Park Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2017 Indiana quarter errors and varieties exist!  Asking prices are between two and twenty dollars in circulated condition on Ebay.  However, a 2017-P 25C George Rogers Clark NP quarter graded MS68, sold at auction for almost $600.00.  This is because values depend on the condition of a coin.

George Rogers Clark quarter error,
Arrow notes the interior die break on the hat of the soldier
Where to Buy Indiana Quarters

Furthermore, the more flawless the coin the greater the eye appeal.  Moreover, the best way to find an uncirculated 2017 quarter error or variety is by searching through original bank wrapped quarter rolls.




Don’t forget to look closely while examining 2017 mint sets!  Not all collectors like searching through rolls and that’s why those who do make bank when they find a unique specimen.

2017 Indiana quarter errors
Arrows note a die chip on an Indiana national park quarter
Indiana Quarter Design

“The reverse of this quarter features George Rogers Clark leading his men through the flooded plains approaching Fort Sackville. Moreover, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park was named a National Park in 1966.”

2017 George Rogers Clark Quarter die crack across rogers
Arrows note a die crack extending across ROGERS

Furthermore, “the park is located within the city limits of Vincennes, Indiana adjacent to the Wabash River.  Moreover, the 26.17-acre site contains the George Rogers Clark Memorial.  This commemorates the achievements of Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark and his frontiersmen during the American Revolution.”

2017 george rogers clark indiana national park quarter errors
Arrow notes an interior die break on the soldiers hat

“In 1778, Clark led his small group of men in a daunting mid-winter march of 157 miles that resulted in the surrender of the British garrison at Fort Sackville on February 25, 1779.”

2017 George Rogers Clark Indiana quarter
Arrow notes a die chip between the soldiers rifle and hat

Finally, “Clark’s daring surprise capture of the fort is considered one of the greatest feats of the American Revolution. The event effectively limited British control of the region and was instrumental in the subsequent establishment of the Northwest Territory and American expansion west of the Appalachians.” – usmint.gov




2017 Indiana Quarter Feeder Finger Errors

Furthermore, arrows note the feeder finger errors shown on a 2017 Indiana quarter in the next three photos.  Additionally, it makes 2017 Indiana George Rogers Clark national park quarters worth more money.

First, check out the examination footage of this coin in the video below.  Then, learn about another Indiana 2002 quarter worth money.

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