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

1960 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

1960 D Small Date Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

1960 small date Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist!  First, note the heavy die scratches on the date of this 1960 Lincoln cent.  Furthermore, die markings are useful as markers for identifying the stage of a die.  Moreover,  the pattern acts like a fingerprint, pinpointing an exact position in the die progression” – conecaonline.org

1960 Large & Small Date Lincoln Cent Varieties

“The engraving Department grew concerned that the small size of the numeral “0” in the date caused the dies to chip or become clogged.  Therefore, it lead to the creation of the 1960 large date cent.  Moreover, the 1960 Lincoln cent obverse master die was swapped out with another having all four numerals enlarged.” 

1960 D Lincoln Cent Small Date Variety

Everyone involved at the mint anticipated no one would notice outside of the mint. “However, collectors found out while examining the pennies for die clashes, die breaks, filled letters, roving mint mark positions, doubled dies, and other anomalies.”

Rare 1960 Penny

“Furthermore, Denver minted 158,884,000 Small Date Lincoln Cents in 1960.” – usacoinbook.com.   Moreover, “die clashes on the 1960 and 1960 D small date Lincoln cents led to an exciting discovery, giving “the 1960 small date Lincoln cent a unique story to tell.”  – error-ref.com

1960 Lincoln cent value

Additionally, “coin experts and enthusiasts may make offers on any coin that is a high mint state grade (such as MS67 and higher), or any coin that has a doubled die variety or other rare mint errors” – coinappraiser.com.

1960 pennies are extremely valuable if they are rare varieties or errors.  “The 1960 Small Date Die Variety Coin kicked off a hunting frenzy!” – coinweek.com.

1960 Lincoln cent error

Furthermore, getting more than one opinion will save you money in the long run.  The value of a coin depends on what a buyer is willing to pay for it.  However, the condition of the coin impacts value.

1960 penny errors and varieties
1960 Penny Values

For Instance, a 1960-D 1C Small Date graded MS67+RD, sold for $3525.00.  Furthermore, 1960-D 1C Small Date graded AU53BN, sold for $1006.00.  Additionally, a 1960-D/D 1C Small/Large Date Variety graded Ms66+RD, sold for $4,0025.00.

1960 Lincoln cent error list

Furthermore, the best chance of finding rare uncirculated 1960 Lincoln cent errors and varieties is by searching through original bank wrapped rolls.  Moreover,  examining 1960 mint sets ensures a mint state grade coin specimen.

1960 Lincoln Penny Doubled Die Varieties

1960 Lincoln cent doubled die variety listings are available via doubleddie.com.  Additional images to compare are available via varietyvista.com.  First observe the videos below discussing 1960 Lincoln cents.  Then, check out a 2019 partially unplated Lincoln cent.

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