Coin Error Guides

Expert guides to identifying valuable minting errors. Learn what to look for, how to check, and what your coins could be worth.

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Pennies

Wheat Penny Errors

Wheat pennies (Lincoln wheat cents) were minted from 1909 to 1958 and are among the most popular US coins to search for ...

5 errors 3 FAQs
Pennies

Lincoln Memorial Penny Errors

Lincoln Memorial pennies were minted from 1959 to 2008 and are still commonly found in circulation. Many error varieties...

5 errors 3 FAQs
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1955 Doubled Die Penny Errors

The 1955 doubled die Lincoln cent is the most famous error coin in American numismatics. The dramatic doubling on the ob...

2 errors 3 FAQs
Pennies

Close AM and Wide AM Lincoln Penny Varieties

The Close AM and Wide AM varieties are among the most exciting modern Lincoln cent finds. The spacing between the A and ...

4 errors 3 FAQs
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Indian Head Penny Errors

Indian Head pennies (1859-1909) are among the oldest commonly collected US coins. Despite their age, many error varietie...

4 errors 2 FAQs
Pennies

1972 Doubled Die Penny Errors

The 1972 doubled die penny is one of the most popular and widely collected Lincoln cent errors. Strong doubling is visib...

5 errors 3 FAQs
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1969-S Doubled Die Penny Errors

The 1969-S doubled die penny is one of the rarest and most valuable Lincoln cent errors, with specimens selling for $25,...

4 errors 3 FAQs
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2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Errors

The 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial pennies feature four unique reverse designs celebrating Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday: ...

5 errors 3 FAQs