2019 Error Penny: Coin Plating Errors

2019 Error Penny: Coin Plating Errors

2019 Shield cent errors and varieties exist!  For example, this 2019-D Lincoln cent specimen is a rare partially plated planchet mint error cent coin.  Have you found any rare pennies like this 2019 error penny?

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Furthermore, it’s known as “incomplete plating,” and “occurs when a zinc cent planchet is not fully coated with copper in the plating bath.   As a result, the zinc core remains exposed.” – CoinWorld

For instance, the partially unplated zinc planchet error shows how the copper plating didn’t completely cover the planchet, as seen in the images of this 2019 shield penny error.

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“This type of plating error coincides with the introduction of copper-plated zinc cents in 1982.” 

“As with any denomination cent weights can vary, with some falling above or below the mean.”  

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It’s therefore possible to encounter a genuine unplated cent that matches or exceeds the weight of a normal cent.”  In other words, this coin weighed about average.  Furthermore, the zinc Lincoln cent coin is 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.

“The copper-plating operation of copper coated zinc planchets is done outside the Mint, by an outside supplier.  Partial and 100% unplated cents are much scarcer than many collectors realize.” – Fred Weinberg

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Partial planchet plating error penny
Partially Unplated Planchet Error Penny Values

Zinc cent plating planchet errors have attained interest through eye appeal to numerous variety and error coin collectors.  For example, a rare 1992-D partially unplated Lincoln cent mint error coin graded MS66 by NGC, sold at auction for $85.00.

A rare 1983 Lincoln Cent Partially Unplated Penny graded MS65, sold at auction for $225.00!  Moreover, partially unplated coin errors sell from a few dollars up to thousands, even in raw condition. 

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Unplated planchet error penny
Finding One Cent Errors & Varieties

I recommend joining a few coin collecting groups and online coin forums to ask any questions about your coins.   You won’t know what you’ve found unless you ask around.  The more eyes on your coin the better.

Moreover, the coin hobby isn’t just an activity, it’s a community.  Manners matter so be civil!   Furthermore, the best chance of finding a doubled die variety coin or error penny just like this exquisite 2019 Lincoln shield cent, is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls for them.

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Additionally, if you’re new to coin collecting, remember to save any wheat pennies you start finding, because you can already trade them in for double their face value in any United States coin shop!

Furthermore, searching 2019 mint sets for varieties and errors ensures a high mint state grade coin.  For example, observe a 2003 S Maine proof struck through string state quarter error.

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2019 D Lincoln Shield Cent Improper Plating Error

Moreover, some wheat pennies may turn out to be worth far more money, especially if found out to be a rare Cherrypicker, or otherwise famous die variety.  For instance, check out this 1957 D RPM Variety Lincoln Wheat Cent.

Watch the examination footage of this 2019 Lincoln shield cent planchet plating coin error in the video above.  Then, learn more about “diagnostics of fake and genuine unplated zinc cents,” as discussed by CONECA.  Happy hunting!

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2017 Ellis Island Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values




2017 Ellis Island New Jersey Quarter Errors, Varieties, and Values

2017 New Jersey Quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, this 2017 Ellis Island quarter is in circulated condition.  However, it displays interior die breaks.  Additionally, I call this one that pooch on the roof, and padlocked door variety coin.   

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Arrow notes a die break in the shape of a pooch on the roof of the building on a 2017 quarter.

Furthermore, quarters like it have asking prices of five dollars and up in raw condition on Ebay.  Imagine finding a handful of these neat variety coins and then flipping them for a profit!  People are really doing it, myself included.




2017 Ellis Island National Park Quarter Varieties

Moreover, variety coins appeal to coin collectors.  Coinage remains ever popular in many countries around the globe.  Furthermore, they tell world history as artworks of our various cultures.  

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Arrow notes a die chip shaped as a padlock on the door of the building on the Ellis Island quarter

Die varieties are unique coin specimens that are unlike other strikes.  In other words, they make collections rarer than others. Moreover, some collectors collect die breaks by progression.




Finding Mint State Grade Variety Coins

Furthermore, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2017 New Jersey quarter errors and varieties is by searching original wrapped bank rolls.   Additionally, examining 2017 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

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Arrow notes a die break in the young girl's hair on a 2017 Ellis Island New Jersey Quarter

A coin microscope is a must if you expect to find variety and error coins. For instance, observe the arrows noting the die markings in the images that otherwise might not be visible to the naked eye.




Die markings appear as die chips, die gouges, die clashes, doubling of the devices and more!  Additionally, not every coin dealer pays attention to or collects error and variety coins.  That’s why it’s always a good idea to get more than one opinion.  For instance, observe the sold listings on Ebay.

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Arrow notes a die chip formed at the girl's elbow on a 2017 Ellis Island Quarter
Collectible America The Beautiful National Park Quarters

Furthermore, the 50 states and America the beautiful national park quarters are very popular collectible coins, namely because they’re still easily accessible.  Furthermore, quarter varieties have obtained famous nicknames.  For instance, the “spitting horse” Delaware state quarter, notorious for a die crack on the coin appearing like the horse is spitting.

State & National Park Quarter Error & Variety Coins

Moreover, there’s the extra cactus leaves Arizona state quarter and the extra bear claw Alaska quarter, formed by die chips.  Others, such as the “Rolling rock” struck-through debris national park quarter error, aren’t so well-known. However, error and variety quarters are rare and can be extremely valuable. 

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Arrows note die breaks in the hair of the immigrants on the 2017 Ellis Island Quarter
2017 New Jersey Quarter Values

For instance, a 2017 P Ellis Island New Jersey quarter graded MS68, sold for $411.00.  Furthermore, a  2017 D Ellis Island New Jersey quarter graded MS68, sold for $391.00.  




Furthermore, those quarter dollars had no errors.  Moreover, the highest grades in the lowest populations impact value.  National park quarters must be in pristine condition to be worth so much money.

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Slightly Misaligned Die
Ellis Island New Jersey Quarter Doubled Die Varieties

2017 New Jersey Ellis Island Liberty Statue national park quarter doubled die variety listings are available via doubleddie.com.  Furthermore, the doubling displays on the obverse of the 2017 quarter and is visible on the words “In God We Trust.”  




Additionally, a misaligned die strike is evident to the naked eye.  It’s easiest to observe that minor error, because the rim is not the same size all around the coin.

Ellis Island Quarter History

“The Ellis Island quarter was the fourth quarter to be released in 2017 as part of the America the beautiful national park quarters program.  The program began in 2010 and it honors various national landmarks in each of the 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. and the nation’s territories.” – coinvalues.com

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National Park Monument & Immigration Museum

“From 1892 to 1954 Ellis Island was the largest and most active immigration station in the United States.  Moreover, approximately 12 million immigrants were processed there.  For the majority of immigrants, Ellis Island was an “Island of Hope.”   It was the first stop on their way to new opportunities and experiences in the United States.”

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Unfortunately, for others it became the “Island of Tears,” a place where families were separated and individuals were denied entry into this country. Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965; the main building re-opened in September 1990 as the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.”- USMINT

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