2001 Lincoln Cent Doubled Stamped Penny Example

2001 Lincoln Cent

2001 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  For instance, doubling displays on the lower left side of the 7th Memorial column to the right of the statue.  Furthermore, arrows note die markings on the reverse of this 2001 Lincoln cent.

2001 penny

“Doubled die varieties are the most popular of all variety coins.  Additionally, 2001 doubled die pennies worth hundreds and thousands of dollars are still out there waiting to be discovered.  Penny varieties are worth between $10 and $50 in raw condition” – coinguide.com

2001 Lincoln cents display both a doubled die obverse, and a doubled die reverse like those listed here.  The best chance of finding a rare 2001 penny error or variety in mint state condition is by searching uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls.

2001 cent penny errors

Additionally, examining 2001 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen. Furthermore, 2001 pennies in extremely nice condition are valuable.

2001 Penny Values

For instance, a 2001 D Lincoln memorial cent graded MS69 RD, sold at auction for $1150.00.   Furthermore, a 2001 P Lincoln Memorial cent graded MS68 RD, sold at auction for $1553.00.  Additionally, 2001 penny errors listed in raw condition on Ebay sell between $5 and $50.

2001 doubled die Lincoln cent

Are you an individual with a desire for exercising detective skills?  Start  hunting for rare and valuable coins in pocket change!  Remember, although it might not seem like much, a penny sold for five dollars is still a profit. Moreover, people really have struck it rich with pocket change!

Invest in the equipment needed to participate in the coin collecting hobby and have fun hunting.  First, observe the recorded examination of this 2001 penny below.   Then check out  2021 Lincoln cent errors and varieties! 

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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.

rare double die penny
2021 Lincoln Cent Errors

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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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1972 Penny Errors, Varieties, & Values

1972 Penny Errors: Struck-through Error Coin

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

Struck-through Grease Coin Error

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

1972 penny errors
Struck-through Coin Errors

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

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

1972 penny value

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

1972 Penny Values

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




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

Struck-Through Error Coins For Sale on Ebay

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

red book guide book of lincoln cents
Find Treasure In Your Pocket Change!

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1993 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values.

1993 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

1993 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  For instance, observe this 1993 penny error.  Furthermore, note how it displays rainbow toning, a “birds nest” interior die break on the memorial building, and various other different die markings.  

1993 lincoln cent penny error list

Furthermore, it is a doubled ear variety!  “Common places to notice errors on a one cent coin include the chin, eyes, and ears.  Additionally, look for cracks, cuds (or blobs covering an image, word, date, etc.), or missing elements on the images.”

Moreover, variety coins and errors are quite valuable to coin collectors, and many of these error coins are still in circulation because identifying these coin errors requires magnifying tools such as a coin loupe to examine them.

1993 birds nest penny
"Birds Nest" Lincoln Memorial Pennies

Additionally, a “bird’s nest” is die chip on the upper right corner of the memorial building. Some people like to collect error coins by die break progression.

Moreover, large interior die breaks are relatively rare, and sometimes form along or in conjunction with a die crack.  The value of a coin with a die break or a die crack often depends on the size and severity of the fracture in the die

1993 lincoln cent errors to look for

Error coins get their nicknames such as “spiked head penny” due to the location of a die crack.   However, die breaks or cuds are worth more than die cracks in general.  – coinworld.com

Furthermore, note how die trails form doubling on some of the lettering of E PLURIBUS UNUM.  The waves around the lettering is from die wear over an area where the die had received abrasion polishing.  The cracks and die breaks indicate the age of the die imprinting the coin.

1993 penny error value
Die Gouge Errors

Note a die dent or gouge,  visible atop and above the “E” in”ONE.”  Additionally, another die break is apparent in the center of the “C” of CENT.   This 1993-d Lincoln cent error coin displays a lot of anomalies!        

Furthermore, numismatists may suggest “doing a toothpick experiment on any raised areas.  If you can poke a hole in it with a toothpick, then they’re gas bubbles on the planchet, and not from the die.

1993 lincoln cent penny error value
1993-D Lincoln Memorial Cent Doubled Die Varieties

Furthermore, note a form of doubling evident under Lincoln’s ear lobe. This 1993 Lincoln cent doubled die obverse variety penny is indeed very unique.  For instance, observe a portion of an extra lobe visible beneath the primary ear lobe noted where the arrow points.

Moreover, once you know what to look for, it becomes easier to spot.  For instance, look for an extra ear lobe on all  2021 Lincoln Cents.  Doubled die variety coins are highly desired and very valuable collectible coins! 

1993 penny

Moreover, doubleddie.com has a list of various 1993 doubled die variety pennies with images to compare to.  Additionally, look for doubling on the reverse of 1993 pennies, in the Lincoln memorial columns.   

Furthermore, a similar 1993 D Lincoln memorial cent with doubling of the ear lobe is listed via coppercoins.com.  You’ll want to invest in a digital coin microscope if you intend to discover variety and error pennies for yourself. 

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Arrows note a collar die clash or railroad rim error on a 1993 penny coin
1993 Penny Values

1993 Lincoln memorial one cent coins don’t necessarily have to have errors or be a die variety to be valuable.  For instance, a 1993 1C, RD (Regular Strike) graded MS68+RD, sold for $3,375.00.

Furthermore, a 1993-D 1C, RD (Regular Strike) graded MS69, sold for $4,600.00.   Moreover, asking prices on Ebay range from $10 to $70.

Additionally, check out an examination a a 1970 S Large Date Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Variety Coin!  Coin hunting is like treasure hunting with added benefits.  It keeps a kid out of trouble and teaches finances.

1993 penny error list

Furthermore, rare and valuable pennies are still floating around in circulation.  Lincoln Cents Online shows cuds, and other unique coin errors sought after by error coin collectors.  Additionally, observe what Lincoln Memorial Cent 1993 US penny coin errors are going for at current market value by observing the sold for Ebay listings.

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Best Selling Coin Guides

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