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.
“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
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.
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.
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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