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High-Value Quarters. When it comes to value, coin condition is critical. Collectors love to see coins in mint or uncirculated state, designated by the abbreviation MS. Mint state coins can be ...
Jitalia17/istockphotoSome of the rarest and most valuable coins in U.S. history owe their worth to minting errors that slipped through unnoticed. Coins like the 1943 Copper Penny, struck in copper ...
This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: These 3 Errors Make Coins Worth Much More Than Face Value — What Imperfections To Look For Show comments Advertisement
Like other coins, the value of errors is based in part on rarity and condition. In general, lower denomination errors are less expensive than higher denomination errors simply because more such coins are minted resulting in available errors. Due to improvements in production and inspection, modern errors are more rare and this impacts value. [3]
The over mint mark is created when a one date and mint mark is punched over another date, part of a date, or mint mark. These coins are generally restricted to the early minting process of coins dating before the turn of the century. The DDO and DDR errors are related to any part of the coin that shows a distinct doubling.
Coin enthusiasts will recall the much-ballyhooed rollout of a series of state quarters produced by the U.S. Mint during a 10-year period early this century, back when consumers were still inclined ...
Face value Coin Obverse design Reverse design Composition Mintage Available Obverse Reverse $1: 2002 Winter Olympics dollar Crystal Emblem of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Olympic Rings, and the Games' secondary identity mark entitled: "Rhythm of the Land" Salt Lake City skyline with the Rocky Mountains in the background Ag 90%, Cu 10% Authorized:
Trending Now: 3 Coins From the 1950s That Are Worth a Lot of Money 2005-P Minnesota Quarter Doubled Dies Quarter Number of coin mintages (non-error): 239,600,000