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. If it is rotated in any way, it can be quite valuable.
Read moreWhat is a coin lamination error?
Definition: Lamination errors are planchet errors in which the surface of a coin cracks and flakes . It is generally believed that lamination errors are caused by contaminants in the alloy that cause the metal to separate along the horizontal plane. Lamination errors can develop before or after the strike.
Read moreWhat is the rarest coin error?
1999 Wide “AM” Reverse Lincoln Cent This variety is known for 3 dates, 1998, 1999, and 2000, with 1999 being by far the rarest. The mint erroneously used a proof die to strike normal circulation coins .
Read moreWhat is a lamination error on a coin?
Definition: Lamination errors are planchet errors in which the surface of a coin cracks and flakes . It is generally believed that lamination errors are caused by contaminants in the alloy that cause the metal to separate along the horizontal plane. Lamination errors can develop before or after the strike.
Read moreWhat are the different types of coin errors?
There are five types of mint errors that primarily relate to the die: Die Breaks, Misaligned Dies, Clashed Dies, Rotated Dies and Mules .8 Eki 2019
Read moreWhat kind of errors do you look for in coins?
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.
Read moreWhat coin errors are worth the most?
There are many valuable U.S. error coins and die varieties in circulation today.
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