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Error Coins
If damage happens to a coin before it leaves the Mint, then that coin is considered an error coin or a mistake. (On the other hand, if damage happens to a coin after it has left the US Mint facility is considered 'damaged' and it is generally worth very little.) Error coins are rare and valuable because they are legit -- they entered circulation that way and are relatively few in number. Here's a list of well-known U.S. coin errors, how to determine a true error coin from a fake one, the most valuable error coins to look for, and how to spot new errors on coins -- because new errors are being discovered all the time!
Some 1946 Nickels Are Worth More Than $1,000… See If You Have One! (Plus Rare 1946 Error Nickels To Look For)
All 1946 nickels are worth more than face value. They should definitely be on your “keep and don’t spend” list. See the current 1946 nickel value, plus valuable 1946 error nickels to look for!
How To Tell If A 1942 Nickel Is Silver + The Current 1942 Nickel Value For Regular Nickels And Silver Nickels
Some 1942 nickels are made from silver — but not all of them. See why (the story behind 1942 silver war nickels) + How to tell if a 1942 nickel is silver + The value of all 1942 nickels
1939 Nickel Value: See How Much 1939 Jefferson Nickels Are Worth (Including 1939 Nickel Errors Worth $20,000+)
Do you have a 1939 nickel with no mint mark? What about a 1939-D nickel, or a 1939-S nickel? See how much these Jefferson nickels, and other 1939 nickel errors are worth!
A List Of All U.S. Silver Coins By Denomination + The Most Valuable Silver Coins (And How Much They’re Worth)
In this article you will find (1) A complete list of U.S. coins made of silver by denomination. (2) A list of the most valuable silver coins by denomination. (3) The dates that the metal composition changed for each U.S. coin denomination throughout the years. Everything you want to know about silver nickels, silver dimes, silver quarters, silver half dollars, silver dollars, and even silver pennies!
U.S. Error Coins By Denomination: Rare & Valuable Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars & Dollar Coins You Should Be Looking For
A List Of More Than 100 U.S. Error Coins By Denomination – see all of the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins with errors you should be looking for!
Susan B. Anthony Dollar Errors & Varieties Worth $500+
The complete guide to Susan B. Anthony dollar coin errors and varieties — and how much they’re worth. A list of 13 rare & valuable Susan B. Anthony dollar errors and varieties you should be looking for!
Eisenhower Dollar Errors & Varieties Worth $5,000+… Here’s What To Look For On Your Eisenhower Dollar Coins!
A list of Eisenhower dollar errors and varieties that are worth a lot of money! FIRST… 7 rare and valuable Eisenhower dollar coin varieties worth $1 to $100 apiece (including the Friendly Eagle Dollar, the Peg Leg Dollar, 3 types of 1972 Eisenhower dollars, and 2 types of 1976 Bicentennial dollars). PLUS… 7 unique Eisenhower dollar coin errors that are worth $30 to several thousand dollars apiece! See exactly what you should be looking for on your Eisenhower dollar coins.
What Is A Floating Roof Penny? Are They Rare… Or Error Coins? How Much Are Floating Roof Pennies Worth?
What is a floating roof penny worth today? It’s well over face value… find out here! These unique pennies can be found in your loose change rather easily — here’s what you should be looking for. Plus 3 great ways to find floating roof pennies in bank rolls, at coin shops, and in mint sets!
12 Jefferson Nickel Errors & Varieties Worth Looking For (Including 1943 Doubled Die, 1954-S S Over D & 1971 No-S Nickels!)
There are lots of Jefferson Nickel errors and varieties that are worth a lot of money. Many are quite rare too! Here’s a list of the most valuable Jefferson nickel errors and varieties — along with their values and tips for finding these rare coins in your loose change!
Valuable Buffalo Nickel Errors & Varieties (Including The Rare 1936 3-1/2 Legs Nickel And The 1937 3-Legged Nickel!)
How to tell if you have a rare Buffalo nickel with an error or variety! A list of the most valuable Buffalo nickel errors – including the rare 1936 and 1937 3 legged buffalo nickels. See the current Buffalo nickel value for all errors and varieties.
What Is A Bugs Bunny Franklin Half Dollar? How Much Is This Error Coin Worth?
The Bugs Bunny half dollar is one of the most popular Franklin half dollar error coins. It’s quite valuable too! Here’s what to look for + How much these error coins are worth.
No FG Kennedy Half Dollar Errors: See Where The Letters Should Appear & How Much These Error Coins Are Worth
Some Kennedy half dollars don’t contain the letters “FG” on the coin. See why and where the letters are supposed to be on a Kennedy half dollar. Actually no FG half dollar error coins are quite valuable! See how much Kennedy no FG half dollars are worth.
This 1965 Silver Dime Error Is Worth $3,000 Or More! Here’s What To Look For + A List Of All 1965 Dime Values
All about the 1965 silver dime that’s worth thousands! How to tell a rare 1965 dime error from a common 1965 dime. And the value of common & rare 1965 dimes
2010 Abraham Lincoln Dollar Coin Value (See Which Lincoln Dollar Coins Are Worth $100 Or More!)
How much is an Abraham Lincoln dollar coin worth? Well, if it has any errors or varieties, your Lincoln dollar could be worth quite a lot! The Abraham Lincoln dollar coin value ranges from $1… into the hundreds of dollars! Find out how much yours is worth here…
Some Thomas Jefferson Dollar Coin Errors Are Worth $400 Or More! Find Out The Value Of Your Jefferson Dollars Here
Do any dollar coins have errors? YES! Here are the most valuable errors found to date on Thomas Jefferson dollar coins and how much these rare dollar coin errors are worth:
1970 Dimes Worth More Than $500? Here’s The 1970 Dime Error You Should Look For + All 1970 Dime Values
Find a 1970 dime with no mint mark? Find out here if it’s the rare and value 1970 dime error worth big bucks! Some 1970 dimes are worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars! Here’s why and what you should be looking for on these rare and valuable error coins.
Do You Have The Rare 1983 Dime Worth More Than $5,000? Here’s What To Look For!
The 1983 dime error is one of the most sought-after rare United States error coins struck in the 1980s — and it has kept collectors on their toes for years! The fact is some 1983 Roosevelt dimes are missing a major detail, making these error coins worth AT LEAST $500… up to $5,000 or more! Here’s what you should be looking for on your 1983 dimes.
2007 John Adams Dollar Coin Values (There Are Lots Of Errors… Some Worth More Than $1,000!)
Wondering what your 2007 John Adams dollar coin is worth? If you’ve got one with an error or variety, it’s worth much more than face value! Find out if you have a rare 2007 John Adams dollar coin and how much it’s worth here.
Some 2007 George Washington Dollar Coins Are Worth More Than $300! (Valuable Errors & Varieties To Look For)
2007 George Washington Dollar Coin Value – If you’re wondering how much is a George Washington dollar coin worth, you’ve come to the right place! See the value of all 2007 George Washington gold dollar coins, and what you should be looking for to determine if you have any of the most valuable ones that are errors!
What Are Counterstamped Coins? Do People Collect Them? How Much Are They Worth?
Found a coin with an odd marking on it? It might be a counterstamp! This article will tell you what counterstamped coins are, why they exist, and how much they’re worth.
3 U.S. Mint Error Coin Lists: Rare Mint Error Coins + Common Mint Error Coins You Can Find In Pocket Change + Mint Mistakes By Denomination
What are error coins? How much are coin mistakes worth? See all of the error coins that can be found in your pocket change – common coin mistakes are currently in circulation! I’ll show you what to look for in your spare change. Plus a list of rare mint error coins that are harder to find but worth a lot of money!
What Is Machine Doubling On Coins? Examples Of Machine Doubling vs. Doubled Dies
Machine Doubling vs. Double Die Coins – I can help you determine whether your coin has machine doubling or is a doubled die. See the differences between these types of error coins, examples of machine doubling vs. doubled dies, and how much these error coins are worth.
What’s A Die Clash Error Coin?
What is a die clash on a coin? Die clashes are a type of error coin resulting when two coin dies come strike each other without a coin between them. Coins with post-mint damage can sometimes be confused for die clash error coins. See the difference between die clash coins and PMD coins… and how much die clashes are worth.
23 Rare Lincoln Memorial Pennies You Should Be Looking For (Key Dates, Varieties & Errors)
Think you have some rare penny dates in your coin collection? Here are 23 of the most valuable rare Lincoln Memorial penny key dates you should be looking for — and how much they’re worth.
Variety Coins vs. Error Coins: How Are They Different & What Are They Worth?
U.S. coin errors and varieties can be confusing to tell apart. How are variety coins and error coins different? Why does it matter? What are these unusual coins worth? Here’s everything you need to know about errors and varieties in coin collecting.
2000 South Carolina Quarter Errors To Look For + How Much They’re Worth
Find out here if you have a 2000 South Carolina quarter error coin! A list of 5 different South Carolina quarter errors to look for in your pocket change — plus, the current value of South Carolina error quarters.
Find A Blank Coin? Here’s Everything You Want To Know About Blank Planchet Error Coins… Including How Much They’re Worth!
Have a blank coin with no heads and no tails? Here’s what blank planchet error coins are worth, how they’re made, and why these coins are so valuable.
4 Types Of Clipped Planchet Error Coins & How Much They’re Worth [A Must-Read If You Have Coins With Straight- Or Crescent-Shaped Edges]
Find a coin with a straight edge or a crescent-shaped edge? It may be a clipped planchet error coin that was mis-cut at the Mint! See the 4 types of clipped planchet error coins, how they’re made, and how much they’re worth.
Coins With Bubbles: How To Tell If Yours Is An Error Coin Or A Damaged Coin & How Much Coins With Bubbles In Them Are Worth
Find coins with bubbles in them? Want to know if they’re just damaged or real error coins worth a lot of money? Here’s how to tell & how much they’re worth.
Broadstrike Error Quarters: Find A Quarter Without Ridges? See How Much A Smooth Edge Quarter Is Worth
Find out here if your quarter without ridges is a valuable quarter error or not. Plus, smooth edge quarter values for all broadstrike error quarters dated 1964 and newer.
Penny Errors To Look For: The Ultimate Rare Error Pennies & Common Error Pennies List
What is an error penny — and how much are error pennies worth? Our penny error list shows you which penny errors to look for, common & rare error pennies, unique pennies that look like errors but are not, and how much they’re all worth!
What Are Coin Rim Errors? How Much Are Rim Errors On Coins Worth?
All about coin rim errors and coin edge errors – how to spot them, how much they’re worth, the most valuable types of rim errors on coins, how to tell rim errors from rim damage
What Are Shell Case Pennies? How Much Are They Worth? And Why Were These Special World War II Pennies Made?
WW2 Pennies From 1944-1946: See how shell case pennies got their name, why they were struck, and how much these old Lincoln wheat pennies from World War II are worth today
How To Identify U.S. Error Coins: A List Of Specific Features You Should Look For That Often Signify Errors
Do you know how to tell if a coin is an error? Use this Coin Error Guide to see a list of features you should be looking for when you’re trying to find valuable U.S. error coins.
1939 Penny Value: See How Much A 1939 Wheat Penny, A 1939-D Penny, A 1939-S Penny Are Worth (Some Are Worth More Than $10,000!)
Have a 1939 penny and want to know what it’s worth? You’ve come to the right place! See how much 1939 wheat pennies are worth, including valuable 1939 penny errors.
Have Error Coins? Here’s How To Tell A Normal Or Altered Coin From A Real Coin Error
Your weird looking coins might be error coins! Here’s how to tell what’s a legit error coin from the U.S. Mint (like the rare 1990 penny, valuable doubled die coins, and bubbled coins) and what’s an altered coins or novelty coin (like two-headed coins, colorized coins, gold-plated coins, really small coins, really large coins, coins with odd rims and edges, dimes & quarters without edge grooves). Plus a list of some of the most common U.S. coin errors that you could actually find in your pocket change!
15 Of The Rarest State Quarters: 5 Valuable State Quarter Errors + 10 Rare State Quarters To Look For In Your Spare Change (See How Much They’re Worth!)
Are you wondering which state has the rarest state quarter? Or… what is the rarest state quarter you can find in pocket change these days? Here’s a list of the Top 10 Rare State Quarters you can find in your loose change. Also, a list of the Top 5 Rare State Quarter Errors to look for. See how much they’re all worth today!
There’s A 1938 Penny Worth $6,000! See The Current Value Of A 1938-D Penny, A 1938-S Penny, And A 1938 No Mintmark Penny
Have a 1938 penny and want to know how much it’s worth? See the value of a 1938 wheat penny, which 1938 Lincoln cents you should keep, plus rare 1938 wheat penny errors & varieties you can find in pocket change!
1937 Penny Value Guide: A 1937 Wheat Penny Worth $17,000? Yes! Here’s A List Of The Most Valuable 1937 Pennies To Look For
The 1937 penny is one of the first old Lincoln wheat cents I ever pulled from pocket change. The first question I had was, “How much is my old wheat penny worth?” I called several coin dealers and looked up the information in various coin guides trying to find the value of my 1937 Lincoln […]
Did You Know?… There’s A 1936 Wheat Penny Worth $5,000! See Which 1936 Pennies Are Worth The Most Money
Wondering how much is a 1936 penny worth? This 1936 Penny Guide contains everything you want to know about 1936 wheat pennies — the current 1936 penny value, the most valuable 1936 Lincoln cents you should be looking for, and rare 1936 wheat penny errors that you can find in circulation!
Dark Coin Value: See How Much Your Dark Toned Coins And Discolored Coins Are Worth Here
Got any dark toned coins or discolored coins? See which dark coins are rare and valuable error coins. Also, find out how much your dark coin is worth here!
Ultimate Guide To The 1935 Penny: See The Current 1935 Penny Value + A List Of 1935 Wheat Penny Errors To Look For
Most 1935 pennies are valuable – some even rare! Check out this guide to see what your 1935 penny is worth + A list of 1935 wheat penny errors to look for.
What’s A 1933 Penny Worth? See The Value Of A 1933 Wheat Penny, A 1933-D Penny, And 1933 Penny Errors
Collect old wheat pennies? (I do!) Here’s how you can tell the difference between a 1933 penny worth only a few cents versus one worth thousands of dollars. See the value of 1933 wheat pennies… including the 1933-D penny and other rare and valuable 1933 Lincoln cents.
Coins That Are Missing A Clad Layer Are Rare & Valuable Errors Worth Hundreds Of Dollars!
Error coins with missing clad layers are rare & valuable! Wondering how to tell if a coin is missing a clad layer? I’m going to show you! You’ll also learn how coins can lose their outer clad layers, where to find missing clad layer coins, and how much they’re worth.
2000 Maryland Quarter Value: See How Much A 2000-P, 2000-D, 2000-S, And Maryland Quarters With Errors Are Worth
What is a 2000 Maryland quarter worth? How much are Maryland quarters with errors worth? The value of all Maryland quarters + Tips for finding the most valuable ones.
A 1929 Wheat Penny Worth Over $10,000? Yes! Here’s How To Tell The Value Of A 1929 Penny With No Mintmark, 1929-D, 1929-S, And 1929 Error Pennies
What’s your 1929 penny worth? All 1929 pennies are worth more than face value. Some are worth thousands of dollars! See how much your 1929 wheat penny is worth, and 1929 errors to look for.
A 1928 Penny Worth $36K? Yes! Find Out How Much Your 1928 Wheat Penny, 1928-D Penny, 1928-S Penny, And 1928 Error Pennies Are Worth
The ultimate 1928 penny value guide! Find the value of your 1928 wheat penny here. Plus, a list of 1928 penny errors that are worth looking for in your loose change.
A 1927 Penny Worth $10,000?… Yes! See How Much A No Mintmark 1927 Wheat Penny, A 1927-D Penny, A 1927-S Penny, And A 1927 Penny Error Are Worth Today
How much is a 1927 wheat penny worth? Here’s the ultimate 1927 penny value guide. Plus a 1927 penny error list with mistakes to look for on 1927 Lincoln cents.
A 1926 Penny Worth Up To $100,000?… Yes! See How Much A No Mintmark 1926 Wheat Penny, A 1926-D Penny, A 1926-S Penny, And 1926 Error Pennies Are Worth
What’s a 1926 penny worth? What errors can be found on a 1926 wheat penny? How can you tell a valuable 1926 Lincoln cent from one that’s worth only a few cents? Are 1926 pennies rare? Here are the answers to all of your questions about 1926 wheat pennies!
