1983 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, & Values

1983 Lincoln Cent Die Clash Error and More Errors, Varieties, and Values

1983 Lincoln cent errors and varieties exist and are worth more than their face value. For instance, 1983 penny clashed die error pennies have asking prices starting around $5 and up in raw condition on Ebay.

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Additionally , a 1983 one cent coin in raw condition refers to an ungraded or unencapsulated coin.  Moreover, values vary and depend on the eye appeal of the coin, not necessarily the holder.  However, the holder makes it possible to cosign with  auction companies.

Furthermore,  note the die markings on a 1983 Lincoln cent displays a die clash error, rim cuds, and a reverse die crack.   Moreover, these 1983 pennies were found in an original wrapped bank roll purchased from lincolncent.com. 

1983 pennies worth money

1983 Penny Value

Furthermore, cent coins don’t require being of any varieties or have any errors in order to be more valuable.  In other words, a Lincoln penny in pristine condition is worth much more than one cent.  For instance, a 1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent graded MS68, sold for $1840.00.

Additionally, only two 1983 Lincoln cents in population are graded MS68+.  Furthermore, they’re valued at $5000.00 each.  A 1983 D Lincoln Cent graded MS68, sold for $1380.00.   These are the pennies worth money!

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Arrow notes a die clash marking on the reverse of a 1983 penny
1983 Doubled Die Variety Penny Values

A 1983 variety penny with the highest grade instantly makes it very valuable. For instance, an uncirculated 1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse Lincoln cent graded MS68RD, sold for $7050.00.  Being a variety coin implies a lower population, and in pristine condition it’s even rarer.

Moreover, eye appeal increases value.  For instance, a 1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse Lincoln Cent graded MS64BN, sold for $495.00.  Note the doubling spotted easily with the naked eye.  At first the letters look blurry from a distance, like blurred vision, but it’s actually doubling of the coin.

1983 lincoln cent

However, the doubling is more evident when looked at with a 10X loupe or placed under a USB coin microscope. Graded specimens have asking prices of hundreds of dollars on Ebay. Furthermore, A 1983 Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Obverse graded MS65RD, sold for $440.00.

How to Find Rare 1983 Pennies

The best ways to find a rare and valuable penny worth money is to invest in uncirculated original wrapped pennies by the rolls, and search through them.   They’re found in bank rolls and pocket change just as well.

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Arrows note die clash makings on a 1983 Lincoln Cent

Another option is to purchase 1983 mint sets and then examine all the coins in it.  Don’t break it out of the original mint set unless you think it’s absolutely worth doing so.

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I myself obtained these specimens by bidding on and then examining a single full roll of 1983 Lincoln Cents, obtained by participating in Coppercoins Auctions.

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Arrow notes a struck through debris error on a 1983 memorial penny

Additionally, I found more than one clashed die error mint state specimen coin in that roll.  Moreover, a few 1983 struck through debris displayed in the nine of the date on two of them, as shown in the image below.

1983 Penny Die Varieties

Observe the “Bird’s Nest” die variety displaying a die chip in the upper right corner base of the memorial building. 1983 Lincoln cents with die cracks and breaks are worth around five dollars and up according to the Ebay sold listings.

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Bird's Nest Memorial Cent Die Variety
Gas Bubbles or Plating Blister Pennies

Furthermore, plating blisters, or gas bubbles, are common occurrences on 1983 pennies.  In other words, they’re “particles caught in between the copper plating and the zinc core of an improperly washed zinc planchets react. 

Moreover, it causes both the copper plating to bubble up and the zinc core to corrode. While it is technically an error made during the coin production process, it’s not considered as valuable.” – coinworld.com

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Arrows note a rim cud on a 1983 penny

However, people still collect pennies with plating issues, including those with plating gas bubbles, but average asking price is a dollar or less.  Additionally, “a common cause of zinc rot is the presence of a small perforation or tear in the copper plating.  This allows oxygen and reactive compounds to reach the zinc core.  If the bubbles pop, the coin develops zinc rot.”   – error-ref.com

Weigh 1983 Pennies to Discover Wrong Planchet Errors

Wrong planchet error coins make 1983 pennies worth a lot of money.   Furthermore, a small scale is all you need to know as a 1983 copper penny weighs 3.1 grams.  Anything more or less could be a wrong planchet error coin.    For example, check out an examination of a 2019 planchet coin plating error penny.  Happy Hunting! 

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1983 lincoln cent BIE variety

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1909 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

1909 Lincoln Cent Errors, Varieties, and Values

The 1909 Lincoln cent is a sought after wheat penny known for errors and varieties.  Moreover, the values of the 1909 penny vary, but they can be as high as the price of a small house.  Furthermore, both mints struck coins with the initials and without the initials.” – Heritage Auctions

1909 Penny Famous for Controversy

Additionally, “the 1909 S version was the first year of the Lincoln coin. Almost immediately upon release the public made complaints about Brenner’s initials (V.D.B.) on the back of the Lincoln cent, because the initials are located under the wheat stalks.”

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After the location of the V.D.B. initials attracted public scrutiny, the U.S. Mint responded to the criticism by removing the initials entirely.  “Thus the result some 1909 Lincoln cents bear the V.D.B. initials, and others do not.” – the-sun.com

Collectible 1909 Penny Varieties

Additionally, “instead of placing the initials elsewhere with new dies, mint employees simply removed them entirely from die.  This produced a new variety of 1909 cents without the V.D.B.

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Furthermore, as new dies were being prepared, the designer’s initials on the old dies were removed by crude tooling. 1909 pennies struck by these altered dies are highly sought-after.” – error-ref.com

1909 V.D.B. Struck Through Reverse Error

What caused this coin to catch my eye first, is that the V.D.B. initials appear as a struck through grease error.  Moreover, I wouldn’t have noticed the V.D.B. without a microscope, because the initials aren’t as visible to the naked eye. 

Was this 1909 V.D.B. penny deliberately struck through from crude tools used to remove the initials?  Was it an unintentional error?  Additionally, feel free to contact me with your thoughts about it. 

1909 Lincoln Cent Mintages

The 1909 cent is extremely valuable not only because of the fame garnered from the controversy surrounding them, but also the low mintage brought on by the controversy.  Furthermore, only 484,000 1909-S pennies were produced.  However, though that’s a rare variety, it’s not all that makes these Lincoln pennies so valuable.

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1909 Lincoln Cent Values

1909 V.D.B cents can be found for sale on Ebay in circulated raw condition at around five dollars and up.  The values do vary and depend on the condition of the coin, mintage, and variety.  The more unique the coin, then the lesser the population, and the higher the grade, the more valuable the coin!

For instance, a 1909 VDB cent graded MS62 BN, (brown,) sold at auction for $4,830.00.   A 1909 VDB penny graded MS68RD, sold at auction for $56,400.00!

Furthermore, there are only four 1909 VDB Lincoln cents without errors, but with a high mint state grade of MS68.  The PCGS price guide value is an estimated $57,000 per coin!   A 1909 1C Lincoln, graded PR68RD (Proof), sold at auction for $59,800.00.   

1909 Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Varieties

The value of the 1909 penny depends not only on the condition of the coin but whether it has a unique error or other anomaly, such as the 1909 doubled die varieties.  The 1909 S minted pennies with the initials have the lowest mintage, but pennies of this date can still be extremely rare and valuable regardless of mintage.

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Furthermore, this 1909 penny displays moderate to extra thickness showing on the date and Liberty.  I compared images to listings available via coppercoins.com first. 

Furthermore, doubling exists on the front and back of 1909 Lincoln cent.  Therefore it’s important to examine both sides of the coin.  Moreover, doubled die listings to compare images to are available via varietyvista.com.  Jon Wexler has 1909 doubled die varieties listings with images on doubleddie.com

1909 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent Values

The auction prices of graded and authenticated 1909 doubled die varieties make for an impressive conversation to start with anyone who likes to talk about money.   For instance, a 1909 VDB Lincoln cent DDO FS-1102 graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $24,150.

Furthermore, a1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse graded MS67RD, sold at auction for $23,000 in 2009.  The 1909 VDB 1C DDO FS-1102, graded MS64RB (Red Brown,) once sold at auction for $1,560.00.    The opportunities are endless “Looking Through Lincoln Cents!” 

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2020 Weir Farm Quarter Error

2020 D Weir Farm Connecticut National Park Quarter Struck-through Error Coin

2020 D Weir Farm Connecticut quarter errors and varieties exist!   In other words, look closely at all the America the Beautiful National Park quarters, especially for rare doubled die varieties and errors. 

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The best chance of finding a 2020 Connecticut quarter error is by searching through uncirculated original wrapped rolls.  Additionally, examining 2020 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

Furthermore, rare error coin discoveries include struck through wood, nails, paper clips, staples, grease, other coins, planchets, or unidentified objects.  Moreover, retained struck-through errors make coins quite valuable.

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Additionally, the struck through area has many anomalies because of the nature of the coining chamber.  A lot can happen at the rate of speed of the press.” – coinauctionshelp.com

Furthermore, “struck through mint errors appear in a variety of types and sizes.  When these errors are large or obvious, they can often greatly enhance the desirability and therefore the value of a coin.”NGC Coin

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Struck-Through Error Coin Values

Additionally, struck through errors are found in uncirculated quarter rolls available online.  Moreover, “struck-through errors range from very small to large, which determines whether a coin will receive a numerical grade as well as a mint error notation.” – NGCCoin.  Furthermore, observe 2020 Weir Farm quarter errors listed on Ebay sold for, to get an idea of current market prices.

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Searching for Valuable Struck Through Errors

The most likely way to find valuable struck through mint errors is to hunt through uncirculated coin rolls.  The quarter displayed in this article came from an uncirculated roll purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 2020. 

Check out a very rare 2020 W Weir Farm Connecticut National Park For Art quarter with a die crack!  This website is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here.

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2020 P Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Variety Coin

2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Variety Coin

2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut quarter doubled die varieties and errors exist!  For instance, I bought original mint wrapped uncirculated rolls directly from the United States Mint to search through for quarter errors and varieties.  

2020 quarter errors with pictures

Needless to say, I hit a coin variety jackpot!  For instance, observe the 2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die reverse variety quarter obtained from a mint wrapped roll.  Furthermore, these rare quarters appeared to have a satin-like finish.

At first, I mistook this quarter as incused machine doubling.   However, I decided to check for any new rarity listings on doubleddie.com first, where there are indeed 2020 quarter doubled die variety coin rarities listed!

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2020 Weir Farm Doubled Die Variety Quarters

Doubled die variety quarters are not only rare, but can drastically increase in value over time.  Doubled die variety and error coins are a lot of fun for treasure seekers with limited mobility to hunt for.  Coin hunters find rare and valuable coins like this 2020 Weir Farm doubled die variety, by taking on a task called coin roll hunting. 

Treasure Hunting for Rare Coins

The work is time consuming, however, it’s rewarding in more than one way.  Additionalyl, collectors show appreciation for their efforts by purchasing errors and varieties for a premium or to auction off using platforms like Ebay.    Personally, I sell them for $5 each in my Ebay store.

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Rare Satin Finish Quarters

Furthermore, “at times  the U.S. Mint has produced and sold “Satin Finish” coins. These are different than the normal circulated examples.  Additionally, satin finish varieties refer to the type of finish of a quarter.

Furthermore, the quarters appear matte, unlike their proof counterparts, which have reflective fields. They’re struck in higher quality, when compared to the coins for mass circulation sold direct from the U.S. Mint to collectors.” – GreatCollections

2020 P Weir Farm quarter errors

The above images are of the die markings on the 2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die variety listed as 2020-P 25¢ CT WDDR-002 by John Wexler.

Proof-Like Quarter Varieties

Furthermore, satin finish coins have a different appearance than proof, proof-like, or business strike coins. Moreover, these coin aren’t mirror-like.  However, they’re more glossy in appearance.

2020 Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die variety quarter

Additionally, satin finish coins are struck on special sandblasted or “burnished planchets.”  Furthermore, the 2020 D Weir Farm Connecticut mint wrapped quarter roll appeared shinier, and indeed more proof-like. 

2020 Weir Farm Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse
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Compare the difference between the glossy appearance of a satin finish strike and a normal business strike finish as an example using the examination of a 2020 W Weir Farm Quarter found last year.

2020 quarter errors and varieties to look for

Some say the United States Mint no longer produces satin finish quarters, and hasn’t since 2010.  Could they’ve produced satin finish 2020 quarters by mistake? 

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2018 Michigan Quarter Errors

2018 Michigan Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2018 Michigan quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, this 2018 Michigan quarter displays an improperly annealed planchet error.  Furthermore, I almost mistook it for an environmentally damaged coin.

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I learned otherwise after scouring the web for articles and visual examples and sought out advice for how to appropriately identify the error.  Moreover, to understand a mint error like this, it’s important to understand how the coin production process works.

The Annealing Process

 “Coins start out as blanks.  First, blanks are first cut from metal coils and then sent to an annealing furnace.  Then, from the furnace they go to a cooling water bath, followed by a polishing/brightening rinse.  Finally, drying machines help shine and burnish each piece.” – coinweek.com

The annealing process softens the metal to prepare it for striking.  Blank planchets are placed in an annealing furnace that first heats, and then slowly cools the metal.” – numismatics.

How to tell Environmental Damage from an Annealing Error

“To tell the difference between an annealing error, (which happens before striking,) and environmental damage, (which happens after striking), pay attention to the luster of the coin.

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Furthermore, the sheen on an uncirculated coin with an annealing error remains visible, whereas corrosion disfigures or destroys luster.” – ngccoin.com

Improperly Annealed Quarter Error

“The copper core (reeding) shows a nice normal red copper color.  Furthermore, the planchet displays as darker coloring remaining on the smooth edge of the reeding after the planchet is struck in the collar. 

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However, when a coin is ejected from the collar, the darker coloring is removed from the ridged reeding.  The reeding as a normal red copper color is one of the key identifiers to know,” it’s legit.– Fred Weinberg – cointalk.com

Furthermore, the colors most associated with improperly annealed planchet errors are “copper, red, black, brown, and gray.  Coverage can be complete or incomplete.” – error-ref.com

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Improperly Annealed Planchet Error Values

Improperly annealed planchet error values depends on a few factors.  They’ve sold between $5 and $20 in raw condition on Ebay.  This type of mint error can have asking prices higher than a hundred dollars, if it’s been properly authenticated.

A 2003 P Illinois State Quarter improperly annealed sintered planchet error, sold at auction via Great Collections for nearly $20.  A 2002 P Mississippi State Quarter Improperly Annealed Sintered Planchet, sold at auction via Great Collections for just $16.00.

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The return of investment doesn’t appear worth sending a quarter with an annealing error in for grading.  Demand isn’t high for this type of error, so if you find one you’ll profit more by selling it in raw condition.

2018 Michigan Pictured Rocks Quarter Error

Examine pocket change carefully!  This camouflage colored 2018 P Michigan Pictured Rocks quarter with an improperly annealed planchet appears to be a dirty coin, but rather is actually a rare mint error.

The copper reeding on the coin wouldn’t be its natural color, and the quarter would be lacking its luster if it was just a normal dirty coin.  In other words, you have to look beyond the camouflage!

Rare Coin Plating Errors

Furthermore, I once found what appeared as a 2019 silver painted penny that turned out to be a partial plating error!  Learn more about coin production from the United States Mint. 

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2021 Crossing The Delaware Quarter

2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware Errors, Varieties, & Values

2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware quarter errors and varieties exist! For instance, observe the feeder finger errors on his 2021 collectible quarter dollar coin in the images below.  Errors and varieties make these quarters rare and therefore increase the value.

2021 crossing the delaware quarter error

Furthermore, this “2021 quarter may not seem like a sought-after rarity, however, it’s already a notable collectible coin because it’s a one-year type design, featuring Flanagan’s bust at full size for the first time in more than 20 years.  It might well be the last to feature that bust.” – Chris Bulfinch – Coinweek.com

People claim, “It’s a one year type, but there’s millions and millions of them, so they can’t be rare.”  However, others are aware of the additional value errors and varieties bring.

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Furthermore, these unique coin specimens make collections even rarer, especially those that obtain the highest grades.  Moreover, the wear and tear of circulation reduces grades.  For instance, populations of the higher grades dwindle down over time, and sometimes sooner than later.

Unique collectible 2021 quarters do sell for a premium.  For instance, recent sold listings range from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars on Ebay in raw condition.

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2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware Quarter Values

The lowest populations of the highest graded coins have the greater value.  For instance, a 2021-P 25C Crossing the Delaware graded MS68, sold for $2777.00.  Additionally, a 2021-D 25C Crossing the Delaware graded MS67, sold for $995.00.

Furthermore, those 2021 quarters gained their value because of their high grades. The best chance of finding high mint state grades is by searching uncirculated 2021 original wrapped quarter rolls.  Additionally, examining 2021 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

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2021 Crossing the Delaware Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Variety Coin
2021 Washington Quarter Errors & Varieties

Furthermore, the obverse shown above is of a 2021 D Washington quarter with feeder finger errors on the reverse.  Moreover, I wasn’t disappointed by fellow keen-eyed coin collectors when researching the web about other variety and mint error discoveries!

Die markings at Washington’s crown display on the reverse of 2021 quarters.  Die clashes have been noted on the obverse, as described by Coin Mojo applying visual references in the video displayed above.  Furthermore, look for doubling under Washington’s right sleeve cuff.  Moreover,  2021 doubled die reverse or “DDR” quarters in mint state condition are very valuable!

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Hobbies are Healthy Habits

Searching through rolls of coins for errors and varieties is a pastime for patient people.  It’s very rewarding in far more ways than just monetary. 

Whether searching through new coins, or metal detecting for the lost and buried ones, it’s an honorable endeavor to pursue by anyone. Don’t knock the king of hobbies.  Coin collecting is the hobby of kings.  Coinage tells stories of human history throughout the world as collectible works of art.

American Woman’s Quarter Program

2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware collectible quarter dollar coins mark the end of an age, and the beginning of a new era.  “The circulating coin act of 2020 outlined the quarter’s future after 2021. Moreover, the American Woman’s Quarter Program honors five notable American women with commemorative quarter beginning in 2022, until 2025.  Check out a 2022 P Maya Angelou quarter error!

Additionally, the common obverse will not feature Flanagan’s long serving bust of Washington.  Laura Gardin Fraser’s bust design was chosen by the Commission of Arts in the design competition of 1931.  Furthermore, it first appeared on the Washington Bicentennial $5 Gold Eagle in 1999 before replacing the 2021 bust design.” –  Coinweek.com

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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?

2019 penny error list

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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Coin Hunting Tips

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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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. 

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Arrow notes the die chip on the flower petal

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 Quarters
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 Blue Ridge Parkway quarter error
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Arrows note die chips on the Dogwood flower petals
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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2012 Alaska Denali Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2012 Alaska Denali National Park Quarter Errors, Varieties & Values

2012 Alaska Denali Quarter varieties and errors exist!  Furthermore, die varieties and errors increase the value of national park quarters.  Most importantly, you must know what to look for that makes them rare and valuable. 

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Doubling Displays Behind The Dall Sheep's Neck
Denali Alaska Quarter Values

Hidden treasures certainly exist within pocket change.  To clarify, Denali quarter varieties in raw condition sell between $5 and $20.00 dollars on Ebay.  However, 2012 Alaska quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety to be valuable.

For instance, a 2012-P 25C Denali NP quarter without any errors, but with a certified mint state grade of MS67, sold at auction for nearly $700.00 dollars.  Additionally, a 2012-D 25C Denali National Park quarter graded MS68, sold at auction for $200.00.

2012 Denali Alaska quarters worth money
Slight Doubling Displays Behind the Dall Sheep's Neck
Finding Denali Alaska Quarter Error & Variety Specimens

The best chance of finding Denali quarter errors and varieties in mint state condition is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls.  Furthermore, examining 2012 mint sets ensures a mint state grade coin specimen.

2012 Denali National Park Quarter Die Varieities

2009 Denali doubled die varieties exist!  More listings are are available at doublededdie.com and varietyvista.com for comparisons.  Watch the full examination of a 2012 P Denali doubled die reverse in the video below.  Then, check out a 2017 Ellis Island New Jersey quarter with unique die markings!

2012 Denali Alaska Quarter Feeder Finger Error
2012 Alaska Quarter With Feeder Finger Errors
2012 Denali National Park and Preserve Quarter Design

Denali National Park and Preserve 2012 quarters, were the last of 2012, and the 15th in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. The land was set aside as Mount McKinley National Park, and it harbors an ever-changing glacier-rich landscape.”  “Denali is six million acres of wild land bisected by one ribbon of road.” – nps.gov

The park expanded in 1980 and went from 2 million to 6 million acres after that.  Then the name was changed to Denali National Park & Preserve.  Within the park’s borders has stood the tallest mountain in North America, known as Mount McKinley, towering more than 20,000 feet high.”

Alaska’s native people migrated throughout the land with the seasons.  That is to say they would fish, gather plants, and hunt large mammals in the area. 

Visiting Denali National Park In Alaska

As a park this protects the wildlife and their habitats along with the people.  Primary species include grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep, moose and more.  Make Reservations to visit Denali National Park today!  Additionally, regard and respect the protective territorial.

You might spot a Bigfoot or other undiscovered species of creatures, so certainly don’t forget your wildlife camera!  Above all, invest in making memories you’ll be glad to share as stories with future generations to come.

“For years I wondered if ordinary people in the United States ever take photographs while out hiking in the woods and then discover afterwards that there was a Bigfoot watching them, unnoticed in the trees.” – Mount Denali

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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.   

2017 ellis island quarter error
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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