What kind of coin errors are there?

There are five types of mint errors that primarily relate to the die: Die Breaks, Misaligned Dies, Clashed Dies, Rotated Dies and Mules.
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What coin errors are worth money?

Rare and most valuable error coins revealed worth up to $599 each – see if you have one in your wallet
  • 1969 Washington Quarter - $599. ...
  • 1964 Washington Quarter - $545. ...
  • 1972 Lincoln Cent - $325. ...
  • 1859 50 Cent SS Republic - $292. ...
  • 2005 Washington Quarter - $153.
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How do you identify coin errors?

Common places to notice such an error include the chin, eyes, and ears. Look for any cracks, cuds (or blobs covering an image, word, date, etc.), or missing elements on the images. Turn the coin from top to bottom (no, side-to-side will not work), if your coin was right side up before, it should be right side up now.
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What are the most common errors on coins?

The following are examples of common coin errors:
  • Type II Blank. Blank planchets are blank metal discs that would normally contain a struck image. ...
  • Off-centre Error. ...
  • Broadstrike Error. ...
  • Clipped Planchet. ...
  • Wrong Planchet. ...
  • Brockage. ...
  • Die Clash.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.
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Different types of coin errors



What is the rarest mint mark?

5 of the Most Valuable U.S. Coins
  • 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar. Mint mark: No mint mark. Face value: $1. ...
  • 1913 Liberty Head Nickel. Mint mark: None. Face value: $.05. ...
  • 1870 S Seated Liberty Dollar. Mint mark: S. Face value: $1. ...
  • 1927 D St Gaudens Double Eagle. Mint mark: D. Face value: $20. ...
  • 1838 O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Mint mark: O.
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What coins are valuable in 2021?

PCGS Graded Top 8 of 10 Most Valuable U.S. Coins Sold in 2021
  • 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, PCGS MS65 – Sotheby's, $18,872,250.
  • 1787 $15 Wing Punch Brasher Doubloon, MS65 – Heritage Auctions, $9,360,000.
  • 1822 Capped Bust Half Eagle, PCGS AU50 – Stack's Bowers Galleries, $8,400,000.
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What is the rarest quarter?

The Top 15 Most Valuable Quarters
  • 1834 Proof Capped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1841 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter. ...
  • 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1828 Capped Bust Quarter - Repunched Denomination 25/5/50C. ...
  • 1838 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter - No Drapery. ...
  • 1805 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1850 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
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What coins are collectors looking for?

Top 10 Coins Worth Collecting
  • 01 of 10. 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 02 of 10. 1921 Peace Dollar. ...
  • 03 of 10. 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. ...
  • 04 of 10. 1914-D Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 05 of 10. 1955/55 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 06 of 10. 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 07 of 10. 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
  • 08 of 10. 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter: Type 1.
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Why is the 2000 D Sacagawea coin worth so much?

Just over a half billion 2000-D Sacagawea coins were minted. This was of course the first year the Denver Mint issued this series. With a mintage that high, there is really not much of a chance for these coins to be rare.
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How much is a 1943 steel penny worth in 2021?

Specimens in circulated conditions aren't worth more than 15 to 30 cents. According to the PCGS coin price guide though, uncirculated coins can be worth from $7 (graded MS60) to $3,500 (graded MS68). However, there were some error strikes that year that can sell for 5 or even 6 figures.
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What are buffalo nickels worth?

Today, most buffalo details have soft details and obvious signs of wear. However, even a very worn buffalo nickel is worth well above its five-cent face value. According to Coin Study, a circulated buffalo nickel in poor or fair condition is worth a minimum of 40 to 50 cents.
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Why is a 1958 D penny rare?

One of the biggest and rarest errors for Wheat Pennies is the 1958 Doubled Die Error. Only three examples are known to exist, with only two being officially graded by PCGS, a third party grader. Doubling can be seen very clearly on the obverse of the coin.
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What is rare about the 2000 P Sacagawea coin?

There is also a rare error that occurred on the 2000 Sacagawea gold dollars. The error coins are a quarter on the front of the coin and have the regular eagle design on the back. These errors are very rare.
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What are the errors on a 2000 P Sacagawea Dollar?

The 2000 Sacagawea Dollar Mule Error has the diameter, weight, and composition of a typical Sacagawea Dollar. It was later determined that the error was created when someone in the Die Room at the Mint mistakenly provided a Statehood Quarter obverse die for the Sacagawea Dollar.
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Are any Susan B Anthony dollars valuable?

How much are they worth? Again, the value of a particular coin could depend on grade and condition. A circulated wide rim 1979-P dollar is worth $5 to $8, whereas an uncirculated piece could be valued at $25 or more, according to Coins Guide. But that's nothing compared to the value of the 1980 proof coin.
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How much is a George Washington dollar coin worth?

The George Washington dollar coin is worth around $1. This is true for the 2007 coins in circulated condition, as they don't go higher than the face value. That is because these coins are not valuable or rare in the market.
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How much is a John Adams gold $1 coin worth?

The 2007 John Adams dollar coins in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $1.00. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Both the 2007 P John Adams dollar coin and 2007 D John Adams dollar coin are each worth around $4 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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What years of nickels are worth money?

The Top 10 Most Valuable Nickels
  • Liberty Head V Nickel. 1913. $3,737,500.
  • 7-D Buffalo Nickel. 1918. $350,750.
  • S Buffalo Nickel. 1926. $322,000.
  • Buffalo Nickel. 1916. $281,750.
  • D Buffalo Nickel. 1913. $143,750.
  • S Buffalo Nickel. 1917. $138,000.
  • D Buffalo Nickel. 1920. $138,000.
  • Shield Nickel. 1867. $132,250.
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What quarters are worth money right now?

Here's a list of modern quarters worth money:
  • 1932–1964 Washington Quarters. 1940-S Washington quarter. ...
  • 1932-D Washington Quarters. 1932-D Washington quarter. ...
  • 1932-S Washington Quarters. 1932-S Washington quarter. ...
  • 1982 and 1983 Washington Quarters. ...
  • 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarters. ...
  • 2005 Minnesota Doubled Die Quarters.
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