2009 Professional Life Cent Error




2009 P Professional Life Lincoln Cent Error

2009 Professional life cent errors and varieties exist!  For instance, when I began coin roll hunting I started out by buying boxes of penny rolls from the bank.  In keeping with practicing what I preach, I recently bought an original wrapped roll of the 2009 P Professional Life Cents from Ebay.     

2009 penny error

Check out this 2009 P Professional Life Cent defective planchet error!  It stood out from the rest of the coins in the roll because of the silver color on various areas of the coin.  




Furthermore, “since the introduction of copper-plated zinc planchets in 1982, Lincoln pennies are affected by a wide variety of plating defects.  Moreover, mishaps in the plating bath result in unplated, or partly plated planchets.  Other misprints can lead to plating that is too thin, too thick, or oddly diffuse.” – Coinworld.com

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2009 P Professional Life Cent Mintage

Furthermore, this 2009 defective planchet plating error penny isn’t the first I’ve found.  However, the mintage of 2009 pennies are much lower than shield cents. 

In other words, “the mintage of 2009 Lincoln cents were extremely low relative to the prior Lincoln memorial cents.  For example, the 2009-P Professional Life cents have a mintage of 316,000,000.”  – coinmintages.com

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Furthermore, billions of 2019 shield cents were minted.  I was ecstatic to discover a 2019-D partial plating error.  Moreover, I found it in a roll obtained from a local bank.  It was because of the previous research done on defective planchet plating errors that I knew what I was looking at.

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Defective Planchet Values

According to Daniel Malone of Portsmouth Coins, “values on defective planchets depend on how dramatic and severe the defect.  For instance, a cent with a slight defect can be worth over $30.




A dramatic example may sell for over a $1,000.”   Values in the $700 and up range are rarer however, and most values tend to be around $200 since most defective planchets are not extremely dramatic.” – coinauctionshelp.com

2009 Professional Life Lincoln Cent value
2009 Lincoln Cent Professional Life Penny Values

Furthermore, coins with the lowest populations of the highest grades are the most valuable.  For instance, a 2009 1C Lincoln-Professional Cent graded MS68RD, sold for $1939.00 in 2017.  Furthermore, a 2009-D 1C Lincoln-Professional penny graded MS68RD, sold for $1490.00 in 2018. 

In other words, 2009 uncirculated original wrapped Lincoln cent rolls are worth hunting through for rare errors and varieties

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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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