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2009 Cent Lamination Error & More

2009 D Formative Years Lincoln Cent Lamination Error & More

2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cent penny errors and varieties exist! For instance, I obtained a United States Mint wrapped brilliant uncirculated (BU) roll of 2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cents. I paid more than face value for the roll. However, finding a 2009 Lincoln cent lamination error made it a rewarding treasure coin hunt.

Special Edition Lincoln Bicentennial 100th Anniversary Cent

“In 2009, the U.S. Mint made four special penny designs to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday. Furthermore, it was also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny, which the U.S. Mint first made in 1909. The image of Lincoln remained on the obverse (heads) of all four cents in the 2009 series program.

Additionally, the reverse (tails) included four different designs from important phases of Lincoln’s life, from his birth all the way to when he was president. Moreover, when the program ended the reverse of the penny changed to the “Union Shield” design. It represents the unity of the states, which President Lincoln worked so hard to restore and preserve.” – usmint.gov

2009 Formative Years Lincoln Cent Lamination Error

My time and effort applied led to finding this rare 2009 D Formative Years Lincoln cent lamination error. Arrows note the lamination error in the images. Die chips on Lincoln’s left shoulder and die cracks on the boot of his left foot were also found on pennies in this roll.

100th Anniversary 2009 Cent Values

Aside from this 2009 D Lincoln cent lamination error, several doubled die varieties exist on these collectible cent coins. The most flawless coins obtain the highest value, but when they are varieties and errors too, it makes them even rarer. The rarest specimens are more valuable.

2009 Formative Years Penny Values

Furthermore, pennies do not have to be varieties or errors to be valuable. For instance, a 2009-D 1C Lincoln-Formative Years cent graded MS67, sold at auction for $1880.00.

Moreover, a 2009-P 1C Lincoln-Formative Years cent graded MS67, sold at auction for $1995.00. Additionally, 2009 Formative Years penny errors sell between five and hundreds of dollars on Ebay.

Moreover, the best way to find 2009 error and variety pennies worth money is to search through uncirculated original wrapped rolls. Additionally, examining 2009 mint sets ensures a high grade specimen.

2009 Lincoln Log Penny Doubled Die Variety Listings

100^th Anniversary 2009 doubled die reverse variety cent listings to compare images with are available online. While examining these rare pennies, observe the various variety listings via coppercoins.com, varietyvista.com, and doubleddie.com.

Lincoln Cent Lamination Errors

“Lamination errors can develop before or after the strike. The term “lamination error” is grammatically incorrect as the metal is actually delaminating.

While “delamination error” would be the proper term, we’re fine with the terminology we’ve inherited from previous researchers. Lamination cracks are sometimes mistaken for die cracks and split dies by novice collectors.” – error-ref.com

2009 Lincoln Cent Defective Planchet Errors

“Lamination errors happen on a defective planchet. A planchet becomes defective from dirt and other impurities that cause a coin to crack and peel.” –Justin Couch. Observe an exam revealing what a 1965 Lincoln cent found with a lamination error looks like that sold for $15.00 on Ebay.

How to Sell Rare Penny Errors Online

Do you know how to sell rare coins online? I have a few suggestions. First, examine the most recent sold listings on Ebay to get an idea for your starting prices. Then create a listing of your own coin, using clear photos and accurate descriptions.

Again, pay attention to how other sold listings look to get an idea for how to create yours. Finally, be patient, honest, and kind towards others. Moreover, you’ll likely get good ratings and gain more customers.

Giving the Gift of a Focus

Furthermore, the coin hunting and collecting hobby is more than just a pastime. Moreover, it’s especially helpful for occupying anyone stuck indoors. Who doesn’t like to treasure hunt? Searching for error coins has lead to a few extra bucks or even thousands of dollars for some people.

Start out simple with an inexpensive USB coin microscope, a coin scale, and coin holders. This website is teen friendly, so tell them to bookmark it. Furthermore, there are many coin collecting channels available online to captivate their attention, and give them an idea of what to begin looking for. Start out first by showing them an example using a 10X loupe their pocket change.

Coin collections appreciate and become valuable over time. Did you read the article about the teen who found a rare coin in his lunch money valued at 1.7 million dollars?

People who love to hunt, search for and find treasures in some way, shape, or form every day! Finally, check out a 2009 Professional Life Lincoln Cent with an interior die break! 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

2021 Lincoln Shield Cent Struck Through Error Coin

2021 D Lincoln Shield Cent Struck Through Mint Error

2021 D Lincoln shield cent errors and varieties exist. For instance, observe this 2021 struck-thru error penny. Furthermore, 2021 was a year the mint produced various coin errors. Moreover, a mint error coin is an error coin produced at the mint. Check out this struck-through debris error in the image below.

Additionally, “struck through metal wires get struck into coin planchets. As a result, it left thin incuse impressions, which are either straight, kinked, curved, worm-like, or sinuous.” – error-ref.com

Furthermore, coinauctionshelp coin forum helped to attribute and suggested the cent was struck-through thread, or a bristle wire. Additionally, a member verified via cointalk.com.

Coin Help Forums

Groups and forums like those listed above are extremely helpful for any new coin collector. Furthermore, even experienced numismatists learn something new every day.

2021 Lincoln Shield Penny Values

Moreover, values vary and may increase or decrease over time. The highest grade a coin receives is a 70. The lowest population of the coins with the highest grades are the most valuable.

Furthermore, the best way to find uncirculated 2021 penny errors and varieties is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls. Don’t forget to check all 2021 mint sets! However, a penny doesn’t have to be an error or variety to be valuable. A flawless coin in pristine condition has the most eye appeal.

2021 Shield Cent Values

For instance, a 2021-D 1C Shield cent graded MS66RD, sold at auction for $75.00. Furthermore, a 2021 1C Shield cent graded MS66RD, sold at auction for $21.00. Additionally, Ebay’s sold listings indicate that 2021 penny errors are still a hot commodity. For instance, the major die break errors valued at $100.00 and up!

2021 Lincoln Cent Die Varieties

2021 doubled die variety coins with pictures to compare are listed via reputable sites like doubleddie.com and coppercoins.com. Furthermore, 2021 penny doubled die varieties are available via varietyvista.com.

Check out a 2014 Lincoln Cent Clashed Die Error next! Additionally, observe a 1970 doubled die obverse Lincoln penny I obtained from a coin auction! 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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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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2004 Michigan State Quarter

2004 Michigan State Quarter Values & Varieties

2004 Michigan state quarter errors and varieties exist! Values depends on the condition of the coin. Furthermore, errors add to value and doubled die varieties increase what they’re worth! 2004 quarters with errors have asking prices between one and ten dollars in raw condition on Ebay.

Michigan Quarter Values

Furthermore, Michigan state quarters are valuable without errors. For instance, a 2004-P 25C Michigan quarter graded MS69, sold for $385. Furthermore, a 2004-D 25C Michigan quarter graded MS69, sold at auction for $552. Additionally, a 2004-S 25C Michigan silver quarter graded PR70 DCAM, sold for $1,265.00.

The best chance of finding uncirculated 2004 Michigan quarter errors and varieties is by searching through original mint wrapped rolls. Additionally, searching 2004 mint sets for errors and varieties ensures a mint state specimen.

Furthermore, doubled die varieties are listed with photos to compare available via doubleddie.com. Additional listings are available at varietyvista.com.

2004 Michigan Quarter Design

“Michigan was the first quarter released in 2004, and therefore the 26th quarter released in the 50 State Quarters Program. Moreover, on January 26, 1837, Michigan became a part of the United States of America.”

Furthermore, the quarter features the mitten-shaped outline of Michigan and the surrounding Great Lakes (Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario).

Moreover, these lakes together make the largest body of fresh water in the world with a major role in Michigan’s history and economy. Furthermore, the lakes have brought many settlers, tourists, and industries (such as shipping and mining) to Michigan’s shores.” – usmint.gov

Additionally, check out a 2007 Washington state quarter “erupting volcano” or “UFO on Mt. Rainier variety quarter!“

2004 State Quarters are worth money! Look for Michigan state quarter errors and varieties in your pocket change.

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2013 South Dakota Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2013 South Dakota Mount Rushmore Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2013 South Dakota Mount Rushmore quarter errors and varieties exist! Mount Rushmore quarter doubled die varieties and errors sell between one and twenty dollars in raw condition on Ebay. However, those with the most unique die markings and in the best condition are of greater value.

2013 South Dakota Mount Rushmore Quarter Values

Additionally, 2013 quarters don’t have to have errors to have added value. Submitting quarters to be certified and graded can potentially lead to even more profit. For instance, a 2013-P 25C Mount Rushmore NP quarter graded MS68, sold for $148.00.

Furthermore, a 2013-D 25C Mount Rushmore national park quarter graded MS68, sold for $356.00. Keep in mind, these quarters sell for profit in raw condition on Ebay or Amazon by using sharp, clear photos, and precise descriptions.

The best chance of finding a high mint state grade error or variety quarter like this is to search uncirculated original wrapped rolls. Additionally, examining 2013 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

Mount Rushmore Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Varieties

I came across two 2013 P South Dakota quarters in a bank roll, where the “doubling shows on the lower part of Thomas Jefferson’s nose.” Furthermore, Mount Rushmore doubled die variety quarter listings to compare die markings are available via doubleddie.com.

South Dakota National Park Quarter Design

“The coin’s reverse image is of workmen on the mountain. Moreover, Mount Rushmore featured on three commemorative coins in 1991.”

Additionally, the 2006 South Dakota state quarter features Mount Rushmore under the 50 State Quarters Program. However, the National Park quarter design is different.

Furthermore, it’s unique of Mount Rushmore quarters, because it’s a view of the monument as “a work in progress,” offering a glimpse of how Mount Rushmore was sculpted.”

“The memorial was first established as a national site on March 3, 1925. Mount Rushmore become famous as a symbol of America. Moreover, the monument represents freedom, leadership, and hope for people all over the world.”

Furthermore, “the sculpture, located in the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota, features the heads of former Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.” – usmint.gov

Rare West Point Quarters

Did you enjoy the article? First, consider subscribing or liking and sharing it. Then, learn about rare West Point Mint quarters that were distributed into circulation in 2019 and 2020 as a Willy Wonka type stunt. Finally, if you do find any “W” quarters, then hold on to them! Fill your national park quarter folders with doubled dies to increase their value over time. Happy hunting!

2015 North Carolina Quarter Errors, Varieties, Values

2015 North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2015 North Carolina quarter errors and varieties exist! However, 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety to be valuable.

For instance, a 2015-P 25C Blue Ridge Parkway NP quarter graded MS69, sold at auction for $185.00. Furthermore, a 2015-D 25C Blue Ridge Parkway NP quarter graded MS67, sold at auction for $100.00.

Moreover, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2015 quarter errors and varieties is by searching original wrapped bank rolls. Additionally, searching 2015 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Design

“The reverse design of 2015 North Carolina quarters feature the curvature of a road hugging the side of a mountain, with the North Carolina state flower, known as the dogwood, in the foreground. Furthermore, the obverse design is a portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.”

Additionally, Blue Ridge Parkway is called “America’s Favorite Drive.” In other words, it’s favored since the scenery consists of mountains and forests. Furthermore, the roadway extends 469 miles from North Carolina to Virginia. It connects the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shenandoah National Park.” – usmint.gov

2015 D North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Quarter Dollar Coin Examination

First, check out the examination footage of a 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway quarter. Then, observe the slight doubling behind Washington’s ear lobe noted by arrows in the image below. Afterwards, observe a 2015 Saratoga national park doubled die quarter.

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Doubled Die Varieties

2015 Blue Ridge Parkway National Park quarter doubled die variety listings are available via doubleddie.com. John Wexler is a respected numismatist who examines and attributes coins at a reasonable price.

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2017 Indiana Quarter

2017 Indiana George Rogers Clark National Park Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2017 Indiana quarter errors and varieties exist! Asking prices are between two and twenty dollars in circulated condition on Ebay. However, a 2017-P 25C George Rogers Clark NP quarter graded MS68, sold at auction for almost $600.00. This is because values depend on the condition of a coin.

Where to Buy Indiana Quarters

Furthermore, the more flawless the coin the greater the eye appeal. Moreover, the best way to find an uncirculated 2017 quarter error or variety is by searching through original bank wrapped quarter rolls.

Don’t forget to look closely while examining 2017 mint sets! Not all collectors like searching through rolls and that’s why those who do make bank when they find a unique specimen.

Indiana Quarter Design

“The reverse of this quarter features George Rogers Clark leading his men through the flooded plains approaching Fort Sackville. Moreover, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park was named a National Park in 1966.”

Furthermore, “the park is located within the city limits of Vincennes, Indiana adjacent to the Wabash River. Moreover, the 26.17-acre site contains the George Rogers Clark Memorial. This commemorates the achievements of Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark and his frontiersmen during the American Revolution.”

“In 1778, Clark led his small group of men in a daunting mid-winter march of 157 miles that resulted in the surrender of the British garrison at Fort Sackville on February 25, 1779.”

Finally, “Clark’s daring surprise capture of the fort is considered one of the greatest feats of the American Revolution. The event effectively limited British control of the region and was instrumental in the subsequent establishment of the Northwest Territory and American expansion west of the Appalachians.” – usmint.gov

2017 Indiana Quarter Feeder Finger Errors

Furthermore, arrows note the feeder finger errors shown on a 2017 Indiana quarter in the next three photos. Additionally, it makes 2017 Indiana George Rogers Clark national park quarters worth more money.

First, check out the examination footage of this coin in the video below. Then, learn about another Indiana 2002 quarter worth money.

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2016 Illinois Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2016 Shawnee Illinois National Park Quarter Errors, Varieties & Values

2016 Shawnee Illinois Quarter errors and varieties exist! For instance, die chips are visible on the red-tailed hawk and the camel shaped rock formation. Additionally, arrows note anomalies in the images below.

Furthermore, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2016 Shawnee Illinois quarters worth money like this is by searching through original wrapped rolls. Additionally, examining 2016 mint sets ensures a mint state specimen. Moreover, check your pocket change!

2016 Illinois Shawnee Quarter Values

America the beautiful National Park quarters are worth money. For instance, rare coins with free standing die break errors obtain additional value. I dub this quarter, camel chewing cud, or Camel chews cud coin error. Check out the “spitting horse” variety next.

2016 Illinois quarters sell for a few dollars and up in raw uncirculated mint state condition on Ebay. However, 2016 quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.

For instance, a 2016-P 25C Shawnee NP quarter graded MS67, sold for $400.00. Furthermore, a 2016-D 25C Shawnee NP quarter graded MS68, sold for $1800.00. In other words, these quarters are valuable because of their flawless condition.

Shawnee National Park Quarter Design

2016 Shawnee National Park Quarter design features a close up view of the camel rock formation, with natural vegetation in the foreground, and a red-tailed hawk soaring in the sky overhead. Furthermore, Shawnee National Forest is nested between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.

Additionally, it’s home to diverse plant and animal life. Moreover, the park was declared a National Forest by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. Furthermore, the Forest’s landscape covers about 287,000 acres and features rolling hills, open lands, lakes, creeks and bluffs.” – usmint.gov.

Visiting Shawnee Illinois National Park

There are so many sights to see and activities to do for tourists in Illinois. Plan your visit to Shawnee National Park. Make your reservations soon! Furthermore, please regard the wild life and their habitats and do your best to help keep our national parks clean and preserved too. In other words, thank you for caring!

2016 Quarters

Finally, check out a 2016 West Virginia quarter and then a 2016 North Dakota quarter variety coins next. Happy hunting!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

1776 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter errors and varieties exist! Furthermore, bicentennial drummer boy coin errors and varieties are extremely valuable quarters. Check out bicentennial error and variety coins worth looking for.

For instance, doubling displays on both the obverse and reverse of some 1776 to 1976 quarters. Note the device lettering of “In God We Trust” appearing stretched in the image below. In other words, the letters display extra thickness.

Furthermore, struck-through grease errors on the drummer boy quarter is common and not considered rare. However, a doubled die variety drummer boy quarter is rare and a coin specimen desired by rare coin collectors. Moreover, a coin microscope is necessary to find doubled dies and for detecting other 1776-1976 bicentennial quarter errors.

For instance, a keen inspector examining 1976 mint sets lead to the discovery of a 1976-S bicentennial drummer boy quarter doubled die obverse variety coin! Furthermore, even without being an error or variety coin, a 1976 quarter in flawless mint state condition is extremely valuable.

1976 Drummer Boy Quarter Doubled Die Variety Value

For instance, a 1976 D PCGS AU55 FS-101 Double Doubled Die Obverse Washington Quarter graded AU55, (meaning almost uncirculated,) sold for $474.99.

Furthermore, a 1976-D 25C DDO FS-101 graded MS65, sold for $3246.00. In other words, the more pristine the condition of a bicentennial quarter dollar variety coin, the more valuable it is.

1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Value

Furthermore, bicentennial quarter errors sell for five dollars and up to thousands of dollars. However, I reiterate that it depends on the type of variety or error coin it is, and the condition of the quarter. Appeal attracts higher bids.

For instance, a 1976 no mint mark quarter graded MS63, sold for $633.00. Additionally, a 1976-d bicentennial quarter graded MS68, sold for nearly $7000.00.

Finding Rare 1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarters

1976 bicentennial drummer boy quarter errors and varieties are most often discovered while hunting through original unwrapped bank rolls, through an inheritance, or in pocket change.

Furthermore, it’s easy to get an idea of its worth by comparing the condition of bicentennial quarters to the images online of the most valuable quarters that are already graded.

However, there’s a required investment to have a coin graded. For instance, sometimes it’s better to just list the coin for sale in raw condition on sites such as Ebay.

In other words, the cost of investment doesn’t always increase the return of investment. You don’t want to lose money from your investment. You do however want to at least break even.

Furthermore, the best chance of finding a 1776 – 1976 bicentennial quarter error or variety in mint state condition is by searching through uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls. Additionally, examine all 1976 mint sets for the 1976-s doubled die obverse quarter.

1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Error & Variety Values

For instance, a 1976-D 25C Bicentennial doubled die obverse, titled DDO FS-101 (028) graded MS65, sold for nearly $4000.00. Furthermore, doubled die variety listings are available to compare images via doubleddie.com.

Bicentennial Quarter Errors

Furthermore, PCGS has a 1976-D 25C Bicentennial Quarter — Struck on a Nickel Planchet Mint Error on record. It was graded MS67, certified by NGC, and sold for more than $5000.00.

1976 Quarter Errors

1776 – 1976 bicentennial quarters are certainly worth taking the time and making the effort to carefully examine. They’ve sold in raw condition for $25.00 and up on Ebay!

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Design

In 1976 the quarter dollar had already used a portrait of George Washington on the front since 1932, the 200th anniversary of Washington’s birth.

Furthermore, the bicentennial design on the reverse features a colonial drummer boy and a victory torch surrounded by thirteen stars. This quarter dollar was minted in the years 1975 and 1976, and display the dual dates of 1776-1976.

Moreover, during the release of the Bicentennial quarters, no coins of this denomination carried the single date of 1975 or 1976. The 1776-1976 bicentennial coin is fondly called the “drummer boy quarter.”

Looking for 1776 -1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors

Furthermore, after being minted for only a short period of time, people hoarded bicentennial quarters by the rolls. Those same people are now making profits selling single listings or selling the quarters by the roll online.

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