2019 Error Penny: Coin Plating Errors

2019 Error Penny: Coin Plating Errors

2019 Shield cent errors and varieties exist!  For example, this 2019-D Lincoln cent specimen is a rare partially plated planchet mint error cent coin.  Have you found any rare pennies like this 2019 error penny?

2019 penny error list

Furthermore, it’s known as “incomplete plating,” and “occurs when a zinc cent planchet is not fully coated with copper in the plating bath.   As a result, the zinc core remains exposed.” – CoinWorld

For instance, the partially unplated zinc planchet error shows how the copper plating didn’t completely cover the planchet, as seen in the images of this 2019 shield penny error.

error pennies list 2019

“This type of plating error coincides with the introduction of copper-plated zinc cents in 1982.” 

“As with any denomination cent weights can vary, with some falling above or below the mean.”  

penny errors to look for

It’s therefore possible to encounter a genuine unplated cent that matches or exceeds the weight of a normal cent.”  In other words, this coin weighed about average.  Furthermore, the zinc Lincoln cent coin is 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.

“The copper-plating operation of copper coated zinc planchets is done outside the Mint, by an outside supplier.  Partial and 100% unplated cents are much scarcer than many collectors realize.” – Fred Weinberg

2019 penny error value
Partial planchet plating error penny
Partially Unplated Planchet Error Penny Values

Zinc cent plating planchet errors have attained interest through eye appeal to numerous variety and error coin collectors.  For example, a rare 1992-D partially unplated Lincoln cent mint error coin graded MS66 by NGC, sold at auction for $85.00.

A rare 1983 Lincoln Cent Partially Unplated Penny graded MS65, sold at auction for $225.00!  Moreover, partially unplated coin errors sell from a few dollars up to thousands, even in raw condition. 

2019 lincoln penny error
Unplated planchet error penny
Finding One Cent Errors & Varieties

I recommend joining a few coin collecting groups and online coin forums to ask any questions about your coins.   You won’t know what you’ve found unless you ask around.  The more eyes on your coin the better.

Moreover, the coin hobby isn’t just an activity, it’s a community.  Manners matter so be civil!   Furthermore, the best chance of finding a doubled die variety coin or error penny just like this exquisite 2019 Lincoln shield cent, is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls for them.

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Additionally, if you’re new to coin collecting, remember to save any wheat pennies you start finding, because you can already trade them in for double their face value in any United States coin shop!

Furthermore, searching 2019 mint sets for varieties and errors ensures a high mint state grade coin.  For example, observe a 2003 S Maine proof struck through string state quarter error.

2019 error penny
2019 D Lincoln Shield Cent Improper Plating Error

Moreover, some wheat pennies may turn out to be worth far more money, especially if found out to be a rare Cherrypicker, or otherwise famous die variety.  For instance, check out this 1957 D RPM Variety Lincoln Wheat Cent.

Watch the examination footage of this 2019 Lincoln shield cent planchet plating coin error in the video above.  Then, learn more about “diagnostics of fake and genuine unplated zinc cents,” as discussed by CONECA.  Happy hunting!

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1957 Lincoln Wheat Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

1957 Lincoln Wheat Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

1957 Lincoln Wheat cent errors and varieties exist!  For instance, this 1957-D Lincoln wheat cent displays a repunched mint mark or RPM.  I got this one online via Coppercoins auction channel.

1957-d penny error

Furthermore, “Looking Through Lincoln Cents” is authored by coin errors and varieties specialist Chuck Daughtrey.  In other words, it was he who noted the die markings on this rare and valuable collectible coin.

Moreover, die markings display a split lower serif, indicating a repunched mint mark, die chips in the nine and five, and a die scratch above the one and nine.  Additionally, a die crack is visible across Lincoln’s forehead.

1957 wheat penny error value
1957 D Lincoln Wheat Cent Reverse
Repunched Mint Mark (RPM)

“A repunched mint mark variety is generated when the letter punch used to punch the mint mark into the working die leaves two or more offset impressions.”  – error-ref.com

Furthermore, mint mark impressions almost always overlap.  “A totally separate secondary mint mark is a rarity, and therefore a very valuable penny.  The era of RPM’s ceased in 1989 when the U. S. Mint began placing the mint mark on the master die instead of punching the mint mark into the working die.”

1957 Penny Values

Wheat cents are worth at least two cents each because they’re primarily composed of copper.  Always be on the lookout for a repunched mint mark on Lincoln wheat cents! RPM pennies are collectible coins.

Furthermore, the less worn a coin is the more it becomes worth.  In other words, value appreciates over time whether a wheat cent is a die variety, an error coin, or neither. 

1957 Lincoln Wheat Cent Values

For instance, a 1957-D 1C graded MS67+ RD, sold at auction for $6,600.00.  A 1957 wheat cent graded MS76+ RD, sold at auction for $13,800.00.

1957 D Lincoln Wheat RPM pennies sell in raw condition between $5 and $20.00 on Ebay and other online coin shops, such as lincolncent.com.

1957 Wheat Cent Doubled Die Varieties & Errors

Additionally, rare specimens of 1957 wheat cent doubled die varieties exist! If you’ve found a 1957 penny, then compare it to the listings available at coppercoins.com,  varietyvista.com,  and/or doubleddie.com.

Additionally, watch the video above as Mr.Chuck Daughtrey examines this 1957 wheat penny with his microscope.  Note coin number 8 of reveal #305 at 14 minutes 15 seconds in.

Next, check out a 1989 Lincoln Memorial Cent Mint Error.   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.

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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1989 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

1989 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

1989 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  Check out this 1989 penny error.  It’s a cud die break error coin.  Moreover, it was found while coin roll hunting a box with rolls of 1989 pennies.  1989 Lincoln cent errors and varieties are appealing to coin collectors.  For instance, look at the sold listings on Ebay.

1989 lincoln cent errors with pictures

“A cud on a coin resembles a blob of metal on the surface of a coin extending from the rim.  Moreover, it obliterates the device or inscription where ever it appears.”  This error happens on a coin during production at the mint.  – thesprucecrafts.com.

Additionally, cud errors maintain a consistent size and shape through a production run.  However, some cuds grow larger as additional pieces of steel break off the die.” – error-ref.com

1989 lincoln cent errors value
The best chance of finding rare and flawless 1989 Lincoln cent errors and varieties, is to search through uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls.   Additionally,  examining 1989 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

Uncirculated coins have the most eye appeal.  However, those found in pocket change still have additional value.  For instance, the circulated cent displayed in the image below is easily a hundred dollar penny.

1989 penny error

The cud on this 1989 D Lincoln Cent covers the letters of “In God We Trust.”  However, cud errors happen all over 1989 Lincoln cents.  Furthermore, images to compare coins are available via cudsoncoins.com.  For instance, this 1989 penny is listed as CU-1c-1989-04.  

1989 Penny Values

Error coins can bring big money.  Furthermore, values depend on the type of variety or mint error, in addition to the condition of the coin.  However, 1989 pennies don’t have to have errors or be a variety to be valuable.

1989 cents in flawless condition are expensive!  For instance, a 1989 1C graded MS68 RD, sold at auction for $4,113.00.  Furthermore, a 1989-D 1C graded MS69RD, sold at auction for $1,024.00. 

1989 lincoln cent error with images

Moreover, ungraded 1989 Lincoln cent in raw condition and other cents with cud errors sell for $10 and up on Ebay.  “Cuds are sought after by error collectors and worth $10.00 or more for minor breaks to a couple of hundred dollars for major die breaks.” –lincolncentsonline.com

Coin Roll Hunting for Errors & Variteties

To get started coin roll hunting, you’ll need to invest in the necessary tools, such as a coin scale, a USB coin microscope or loupe, and  coin flips.  Moreover, it’s a genuinely healthy hobby for occupying oneself.  Get your hands on numismatics books such as “Strike It Rich With Pocket Change” by Ken Potter.

Additionally, the potential to generate profit if you devote yourself to the hobby is obvious.  It’s not impossible to find modern Lincoln cents worth money.  For instance, it was breaking news when a keen eyed teenager found a penny worth a million dollars in their lunch money. – People Magazine

1989 Doubled Die Variety Pennies

Images for comparing 1989 penny doubled die varieties can be found listed online via coppercoins.com, doubleddie.com, and/or varietyvista.com.   Bookmark this page for future reference and thank you for subscribing!

Additionally, a 1989 D Lincoln cent transitional error exists!  Mint employees accidentally struck the coin on a copper planchet.  Furthermore, the 1989 mint error coin weighs 3.1 grams, instead of the 2.5 grams that a copper-plated zinc planchet weighs.  Get a coin scale to weigh your pennies.  Rare money is valuable money!

The more you study, the more you’ll learn.  First, check out a 2014 Lincoln cent clashed die error.  Then look at a 2021 cent struck through error.  Afterwards, check out a rare 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cent.

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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

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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1970 D Lincoln Cent Struck Through Grease Error Spiked Head

1970 D Lincoln Cent Struck Through Grease Error Spiked Head Die Crack Penny

1970 D Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  For instance, observe the images with arrows noting the errors.  Furthermore, spiked head pennies have asking prices for a dollar and up on Ebay.   Moreover,  condition impacts value.

1970 D Cent Spiked Head Variety
Arrows note the die crack known as the "spiked head" and missing letters of TRUST

The best chance of finding rare 1970 penny errors and varieties is by searching through uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls. Additionally, examining 1970 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

How Struck Through Errors Happen 

Furthermore, struck through error coins exist because of the various equipment applications at coin production facilities.  In other words, equipment made up of thousands of parts, from machines dripping grease, to bolts, screws, and random debris in the vicinity, leaves a lot of room for mistakes.

1970 spiked head struck through grease error
Arrow notes the missing letters of the word "IN"

Things come loose, break off, and are accidentally fed into a press striking the coins.  However, struck through grease errors are caused by mint employees accidentally over polishing dies. The grease filled die prevented the coin from striking correctly, hence the missing devices on the penny.

1970 D struck through greasing missing the word TRUST
Arrow notes the missing word "TRUST" of a 1970 cent struck through grease

Moreover, a grease strike through error is very common, so only grease strikes causing large devices to be obliterated are considered valuable. Struck through grease error coins have asking prices of a dollar and up in raw condition online.

1970 cent missing the world liberty
1970 cent missing the world "LIBERTY"
1970 cent error
1970 D Cent Reverse

First, observe the recent sales of 1970 penny errors listed on Ebay.  Then, check out a 1972 D Memorial Cent Struck-Through Grease Error missing words on the back of a penny.  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.

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.

2016 john brown's fort quarter error
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. 

2016 quarter errors
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.

john brown's fort quarter value
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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2009 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values




2009 Lincoln Cent Professional Life Errors, Varieties, & Values

2009 Lincoln Cent doubled die varieties and other errors exist on bicentennial pennies!  First, be aware that the 2009 Lincoln cent professional life coins were struck in low mintage.  Second, keep in mind that the lower the population in the highest grades, the more valuable these coins are.

2009 professional life penny error

Furthermore, doubled die varieties and errors exist with increased value. Moreover, reliable online resources for comparing images to the “doubling found in the windows on the building” of the 2009 Lincoln Cent can be found via varietyvista.com.  Additionally, check out the listings at doubleddie.com.




2009 Professional Life Bicentennial Cent

According to PCGS Coin Facts, a 2009 1C Lincoln-Professional graded MS68RD sold for nearly $2000.00.  However, it wasn’t an error, nor designated as a variety.  In other words, it’s valuable because any coin in flawless condition has a dramatic impact on value.

2009 professional life penny error value
Where to Find Mint State Grade 2009 Lincoln Cents

Additionally, private dealers list uncirculated rolls and sets still sealed in original packaging on Ebay at reasonable prices or through their coin shop websites. 




However, some collectors get boxes of pennies from the bank to search through, as another way to find valuable coins in mint state condition to hunt through for varieties and errors.

2009 lincoln penny error
Making a Living in the Coin Industry

Coin roll hunting is in fact a form of self employment.  It can be very time consuming, but that’s how some people have learned to make a living in the coin industry. 




Finders get to decide what to do with whatever treasures they find.  Many search to keep for themselves or do the research to garner a small profit and list what they’ve found for sale online.  Furthermore, they will sell original bank wrapped rolls of 2009 Professional Life Lincoln cents for coin roll hunters to purchase and search through.

2009 professional life penny error list
Arrow points to a die crack extending from the top of the "L" of LIBERTY

The most flawless coins are those usually sent off to be graded by a grading company such as ANACS or PCGS. Then, the coin is consigned with companies like Heritage Auctions, or Stacks & Bowers, but not always.  Moreover, some dealers choose to list their coins on the market in raw condition.

Professional Life in Illinois 2009 Lincoln Cent Design

Abraham Lincoln worked at different jobs in Illinois, including piloting a steamboat. However, he had also become interested in politics, and with studying and practicing law. 

Lincoln Bicentennial penny
2009 Bicentennial Series Proffesional Life Cent

Elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 1834, he then moved to Springfield, the capital of Illinois in 1837, where Lincoln married and started his family.”

2009 lincoln cent penny value
The arrow points to a die chip atop the hair of Lincoln's head
Abraham Lincoln Professional Life

“Doing well as a lawyer, he won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1846.  Moreover, Lincoln’s debates made him nationally famous.  Furthermore, they showcased his debating skills, clear thinking, sense of moral, and content of character.  Two years later, the Republicans nominated him to run for president, and he won the election.”

professional life penny error list

“The 2009 Professional Life coin design represents Lincoln standing outside the state house of Illinois. It reminds us of his career in law and politics before he ran for the presidency.”

2009 penny error list
Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Series Program

“The 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program offered four different reverse designs within the year of 2009.  Moreover, the year 2009 was not only the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, but also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent, first appearing in 1909.  Furthermore, the Lincoln image remained on the obverse (front) of all four cents in the limited edition series.”

bicentennial penny rolls

Furthermore, the four different images applied highlighted four parts of Lincoln’s life. The first minted represents his Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky. Moreover, the second depicts his Formative Years in Indiana. Additionally, the third design presents his Professional Life in Illinois and the fourth his Presidency in Washington, DC.”

First, watch the footage of the examination of the 2009 Lincoln Cent professional life coin listed above.  Then, check out an examination of a rare 2009 Formative Years Lincoln bicentennial cent lamination error.

Doubled Die Variety Listings of the 2009 Professional Life Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Varieties Via Coppercoins!

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Northern Mariana Islands Quarter

2019 Northern Mariana Islands American Memorial National Park Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

Northern Mariana Islands Quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, extreme die deterioration displays on this 2019 quarter.  Furthermore, the coin looks like a spider created a web along the letters of QUARTER and DOLLAR on the obverse due to the die deterioration. 

2019 American Memorial Park quarter die crack

Moreover, it appears as though a spider laid eggs on the lettering on both sides of the coin.  The reverse looks like a spider web, or a rainstorm approaching the memorial.  Observe this unique 2019 Northern Mariana Islands American Memorial Park Quarter specimen.

2019 Quarter Errors & Die Variety Values

Most Die deterioration doubling isn’t considered to be valuable.  However, eye appeal influences value. Recent sold listings indicate die deterioration doubled coins sell above face value on Ebay.
2019 Northern Mariana Islands American Memorial National Park quarter rim to rim die crack

Furthermore, values increase for rim to rim die cracks.  The best way to find uncirculated mint state grade quarter errors and varieties is to search 2019 American National Park quarter original wrapped rolls.

However, collectors purchase and examine 2019 mint sets too.  “The value of a coin with a die break or a die crack often depends on the size and severity of the fracture displayed.
Rare 2019 P N. Mariana Islands American Memorial National Park Quarters

Furthermore, one of the most famous die cracks display on 1888-O Morgan dollars.  Moreover, it’s affectionately referred to as the Scarface variety. This variety is considered scarce in all grades.” – coinworld.com

For instance, a “scarface” variety graded MS64 sold for more than $18,000!  “The uniqueness, rarity, and scarcity can make any coin with unique die cracks extremely valuable.” – Coinworld

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Rim to Rim Die Cracks on a 2019-P Northern Mariana Islands American Memorial National Park Quarter

The die crack displayed on this 2019 American Memorial Park quarter begins at the rim.  Then, it extends through the letter “A” of ISLANDS, trails across the plaque, and over the girls fingers.  Finally, it continues up her arm, across her dress, and ends at the “R” in E PLURIBUS.  The arrows note the rim to rim die crack in the images.

2019 N. Mariana Islands American Memorial National Park Quarter Values
2019 Northern Mariana Islands Quarter Design

2019 N. Mariana Islands features “a young woman standing in front of the Flag Circle and Court of Honor.  Her hand rests on the plaque honoring those who died in the Marianas Campaign of World War II.

2019 P N. Mariana Islands American Memorial National Park Quarter Errros and Die Varieties

American Memorial Park features a Court of Honor.  Furthermore, it displays the American flag in the center of the Flag Circle, surrounded by the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard flags.  Moreover, the Court of Honor features 26 granite panels that display the names of the 5,204 service members who died.” – usmint.gov

The Great American Coin Hunt

The Great American Coin Hunt launched in 2019.  Furthermore, the program inadvertently helped America’s economy recover from the slow down caused by the 2020 pandemic.  It most certainly assisted people like me with keeping occupied while stuck at home.

2019 P National Park Quarter
2019 P National Park Quarter Die Varieties

Moreover, millions of rare and valuable coins were deliberately released into circulation, creating a real life Willy Wonka Fantasy rags to riches storyAdditionally, the event was shared in news media outlets around the country.  However, not everyone was paying attention and many people didn’t get the memo

America The Beautiful 2019 P Northern Mariana Islands American Memorial National Park Quarter

It’s fine to be skeptical. However, keep in mind that once upon a time a penny sold for a million dollars.  Furthermore, a coin microscope is a necessary tool for finding die varieties and errors.  Check out a 2019 W American Memorial Park quarter!

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