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Coppercoins Online Coin Auctions

Coppercoins Auctions is hosted by Chuck Daughtrey. author of “Looking Through Lincoln Cents.”  Live Online Coin Auctions take place via Coppercoins Youtube Channel.  First, subscribe to the channel.  Then, click the notification bell.  Finally,  get your name in the games by following instructions for registering how to bid.




Additionally, set a reminder for unique opportunities to obtain potentially rare and valuable Lincoln cents at affordable prices.  Moreover, Lincoln cent variety and errors coin collectors should register by emailing an active Paypal email address, with their full name and Youtube handle to [email protected].  Furthermore, restrictions apply, so read all the rules first!

Coppercoins Error & Variety Coin Auctions

Additionally, contact Coppercoins via Facebook with any questions about auctions or coins.  Coppercoins offer private attribution services, as do fellow numismatists such as John Wexler and via varietyvista.com. 

Furthermore there are different programs on the Coppercoins channel to be aware of.  For instance, the 1983 Lincoln cent with a clashed die error, came from an uncirculated roll of 1983 pennies purchased at one of his auctions.




Original Bank Wrapped Lincoln Cent Roll Reveals

Furthermore, original bank wrapped uncirculated roll reveals are publicly recorded examinations.  Moreover, a purchase isn’t necessary to watch and chat.  However, there is no selling in the chat.  Remember manners matter since they are by definition what it means to be civil.

Lincoln Cent Proof Pulls

Additionally, think of “Pull a Proof ” like giving a gift just for paying attention.  Participants get to see their name pulled and receive an affordable and potentially far more valuable proof coin than they prepaid for.  Moreover, embrace the opportunity to ask questions and learn from his team, as he shares insights and discusses his experiences as a seasoned numismatist in the coin industry.

Single Draw Poker Chip Pull

The single draw poker chip pull is a program using poker chips to match participants with a random Lincoln cent pulled from a treasure trove of valuable coins. Not all coins are worth double what you’ll pay to play.  Some are far more valuable.  Listen to Chuck explain more in this video.

Coins of Value

Mr. Daughtrey assists beginning collectors with identifying rare Lincoln cent varieties and errors via the coins for beginners Facebook group.  In fact, it was Mr. Daughtrey who assisted me with identifying a rare partial plating error on a 2019 Lincoln Cent.




Lincoln Cent Coin Night Live Auction Events

Finally, Lincoln cent coin night live auction events offer ample opportunity for coin collectors to add to their personal Lincoln cent collections while also mingling with other coin enthusiasts in the community.

“Pull a few pennies from your pocket. Take a close look. You may be holding an oddity that the U.S. Mint did not want you to find.” – Charles D. Daughtrey

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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.

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2021 Lincoln Cent Errors

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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

2015 Lincoln Cent




2015 Lincoln Cent Varieties & Values

2015 Lincoln Cent varieties are various and values vary.  However,  you can still find rare pennies in mint state condition while searching pocket change.  Moreover, I found this 2015 DDO penny in a roll of pennies obtained from a bank.  Note the moderate extra thickness showing on the letters of LIBERTY.

2015 Lincoln cent error
2015 Shield Cent Values

Values depend on the population of the highest graded coin.  For instance, a 2015-D 1C Shield, RD, graded  MS67+, sold at auction for $350.00.   Furthermore, a 2015 (P) 1C Shield, RD, graded MS67+, sold at auction for $159.00.  Additionally, 2015 penny errors and varieties have asking prices on Ebay for five dollars and up in ungraded or raw condition. 




2015 Penny Errors and Varieties

Believe it or not, pennies with die cracks and die chips have variety nicknames, and collectors like to collect them.  For instance, the “cracked skull” variety refers to die cracks at the top or on the side of Lincoln’s head. Moreover, these variety coins sell on Ebay for few dollars per coin.  However, values increase for any in pristine condition.

2015 penny errors

Furthermore, other references for 2015 doubled die variety comparisons are available at doubleddie.com and varietyvista.comAdditionally, listings are available to compare via coppercoins.com.




The most serious coin roll hunters don’t just search for errors and varieties in bank rolls.  Moreover, they’ll purchase original unwrapped rolls from coin shops or online market places like Ebay.   

2015 penny error value

Furthermore, some purchase mint sets and examine every coin in a set for proof errors.  Moreover, if you don’t find any errors or varieties, then you can resell the set at a local coin shop or online.

Learn about 2009 Professional Life Lincoln cents errors next!  This website is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here.

2015 penny

2015 Lincoln Cent DDO Variety Coin Examination

2015 Lincoln cent error
2015 penny value

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.

Lincoln Cent Floating Roof & Missing Designer Initials

1970 D Lincoln Cent Floating Roof & Missing Designer Initials Penny

1970 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  For instance, observe the floating roof and missing designer initials on a 1970-d Lincoln Memorial cent.  Moreover, this anomaly is caused by an over-polished die. Another term for this mint error is struck-through grease coin error.

1970 D Lincoln Cent Floating Roof Missing Initials

Additionally, this can happen on any date of any Lincoln Memorial cent.  Moreover, it’s not an actual error on the die.  However, it’s caused by a United States Mint employee repurposing the die to sustain the life of a die by using polish to remove clash marks.  Therefore, it is a mint error.




Most Valuable Floating Roof Missing Initial Pennies

Furthermore, specimens display a floating roof and missing FG designer initials. Moreover, while these are nice to find and sell for a few dollars, the ideal specimens have both the floating roof and no trace of initials.  Additionally, specimens in mint state condition are worth more than face value!

floating roof penny

Arrows note die chips visible on the first and last two pillars of the Lincoln monument.    1970 D Lincoln Memorial Cents with a floating roof and missing initials have asking prices of a few dollars and up on Ebay.

1970 penny errors
Always Get More Than One Opinion

If you have unanswered questions about your Lincoln Cent with missing initials and floating roof, you can always join online groups or coin collector communities such as the NGC Coin.   Furthermore, visit LincolnCentForum for more opinions.




Coin searching and collecting is an excellent activity for beating boredom.  Purchase a coin collecting kit.  Additionally, invest in a coin microscope,coin scale and coin sleeves online or at your local coin shop.  

Check out a 1970 S Large Date penny.

Furthermore, an introduction to a healthy hobby is always an excellent gift.  Moreover, the coin hobby is an interesting topic for anyone in need of a new activity to focus on.

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