Doubled die coins are often rare and always exciting to own. Find out how doubled dies are made and see if you have a doubled die coin just waiting to be discovered in your collection, pocket change, or coin jar!
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!
Have A Silver Penny? Here’s How to Find Out Whether You Have An Error Coin, A Rare Coin, Or A Damaged Coin
Have a silver penny? You’re very lucky if it’s a 1943 steel penny! But if it’s not, here’s how to tell what kind of silver penny you have. See if it’s a rare silver penny, a silver penny error, or just an altered coin that has been plated.
The 1955 Poor Man’s Doubled Die Penny
The 1955 poor man’s doubled die penny actually isn’t a doubled die penny at all – find out the story behind this popular coin and how to tell the difference between a poor man’s coin and the real thing.
Tips For Collecting Zincolns: The Lincoln Zinc Penny Which First Appeared In 1982
The zinc penny has been made since 1982. Read on to find out all about these Lincoln cents, including what some of them are worth and how many billions exist.
What To Look For In Damaged Coins – Example: Is This A Nickel Error Coin Or Post-Mint Damage?
Is this is a nickel error or simply post mint damage? Find out the answer!
5 Popular Wheat Penny Error Coins
Check out 5 Lincoln wheat penny error coins that are always popular among coin collectors.
5 Amazing Videos Of Coin Errors You’ve Gotta See To Believe
Check out these 5 amazing videos of coin errors that you have to see to believe.
What’s A Die Clash Error Coin?
Die clashes are a type of error coin resulting when two coin dies come strike each other without a coin between them.
A Mule Coin Makes A Fascinating Treasure For Error Coin Collectors
A mule coin is that which has 2 designs not intended to be on the same coin.
5 Of The Biggest Coin Mistakes The U.S. Mint Has Made
Check out 5 of the biggest coin mistakes — coins that failed to catch on with the public — that the United States has made.
What Does FBL Mean? See Why FBL Franklin Half Dollars Are In Demand!
Wondering what is a FBL Franklin Half Dollar? Well, FBL is a coin grading term. It refers to Full Bell Lines — those horizontal lines seen banding the Liberty Bell on the reverse of the Franklin half dollar coins. See how FBL Franklin halves are different from non-FBL Franklins, and the value of FBL Franklin half dollars vs. non-FBL Franklin halves.
How To Spot Rare US Coins In Your Pocket Change
The 1913 Liberty nickel just sold for $3.7 million and is just one of many rare US coins you should be looking for. Find out how to spot rare US coins by knowing what types of US coins are rare and figuring out some of the best places to be looking for rare US coins.
Counterfeit Coins – How To Avoid Buying Fake Coins
While most counterfeit coins are easy to spot — due to improper weight, color, even design details — the truth is there are many good copies that have fooled some of the most seasoned coin collectors! Here’s what to look for in order to avoid buying fake coins.
How To Detect Fake Godless Dollars (Presidential $1 Coins)
Have you ever heard of a Godless dollar. It is a United States Mint error which left the motto IN GOD WE TRUST off the dollar coin. The problem is that some people are grinding the motto off regular coins and passing them off as real — and it may be at YOUR expense!
How To Spot Counterfeit Coins
Spotting counterfeit coins is one of the most important things a coin buyer must do when looking to purchase a rare coin. Learn some of the ways skilled numismatists watch out for fake coins.
First Spouse Bronze Medals Have The Same Designs As First Spouse Gold Coins
First Spouse gold coins are expensive to buy. So how can a coin collector get their hands on U.S. Mint-made commemorations of our nation’s first spouses without having to spend hundreds or thousands dollars to buy those pieces? The U.S Mint now issues bronze medals of the same designs seen on the First Spouse gold coins!
Wisconsin Error Quarters: Yes, They Can Be Found In Circulation… Look For The Extra Leaf On Wisconsin Quarters!
The Wisconsin quarter error with the extra leaf has caused much speculation on how the error occurred. Was it deliberate or an honest mistake. One thing’s for sure, the Wisconsin state quarter error is worth searching for!
Coin Microscope: Worth The Cost If You Need To See All The Details
When should you buy a high-priced coin microscope? And when is it best to simply stick with the trusty 5X magnifying glass you almost certainly already have? Here’s the scoop.
Error Coins – The U.S. Mint’s Mistakes Make Coin Collectors Happy
Error coins grab the attention of the collector and non-collector alike. Why? Because they are so unusual.
What To Look For When Collecting Coins In Circulation (…A Free And Fun Way To Build A Coin Collection!)
Collecting coins can be fun — especially when all the coins you need for your collection can be found right in circulation. Let’s look at some of the exciting coins you can find right in your pocket, purse, or at your local bank.
Lincoln Memorial Pennies Valued From 1 Cent To $50,000 And Up
As far as business-strike Lincoln Memorial pennies, the kind struck for circulation (and lacking errors), the short answer essentially is no — Lincoln Memorial pennies generally are not valuable. In fact, typical pieces are worth only face value if worn, and only a tiny premium if in average uncirculated condition, except for a few cases.
New Hampshire Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The New Hampshire State Quarter And New Hampshire Quarter Errors
Everything you want to know about New Hampshire state quarters including errors, current value, how the design was chosen, and the story of the Old Man Of The Mountain.
What Are Error Coins? How Much Are Coin Mistakes Worth?
Some of the most common error coins include: double-dies, blank planchets, broadstrikes, wrong design or wrong metal, off-center coins, and clipped planchets.
1943 Lincoln Cents: The Value of Steel vs Copper Pennies
What are 1943 steel pennies worth? What are 1943 copper pennies worth? Here are there values, including what to look for and how to spot a fake 1943 Lincoln copper cent.
Rare U.S. Coins Are Easier To Find Than You Think
You may be glad to hear that there are dozens of U.S. coins considered rare, and that many estates include rare U.S. coins. Many others are found in attics, old drawers and chests, and some are even found in circulation!
