In order not to overload a single page with all of the listings, we are splitting the listings for the lincoln cents into separate pages for each of the reverse designs. Wellknown examples include 1992p and 1992 d lincoln cent obverses mated to a 1993 reverse. I wrote a highly informative thread on brockage errors here prior to 2009, just can not find it right now. Lincoln memorial penny extremely rare vintage us one cent coin. Here are 23 of the most valuable rare lincoln memorial penny key dates you should be looking for and how much theyre worth. He loves all coins, but lincoln pennies and jefferson nickels are his favorites to collect. In 1959, the mint changed the reverse design of the lincoln cent from the wheat ears that had been on the reverse since 1909 when the lincoln cent was first introduced, to the the lincoln memorial. This change marked the 150th anniversary of lincolns birth. When a coin has two lines on it, it can give the illusion that the area between the lines is incuse to the coins surface. I have a 1955 s error lincoln penny, but i cant find reference to. Now, with the 2009 lincoln cent errors, they finally have something worthwhile to search for in rolls and in u. Shown below is the normal reverse for 1988 and the reverse used in 1989.
On this vise sandwich job lincoln was only pressed as deep as the rims of the two coins would allow. Value of 1955 d lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images. There are dozens of types of known lincoln cent errors. On the lincoln cent forum, there are two levels of membership, members and registered users. There are no mint records indicating why any 1992d close am lincoln cents were produced. On the obverse side the portrait of lincoln is raised quite a bit more than usual, on the reverse side there is a very clear indentation exactly where the. If you didnt hear about the big cent spill in texas last october, youll want to read this unusual story about how 7. Modeled after the original lincoln cent holders first made in the 1930s, lincoln penny boards are cardboard panels suitable for framing that hold up to 90 lincoln cents, all at a glance. All pennies minted for circulation after 1993 depicted the word america with the. This was caused by the coin not being properly ejected from the coin press and then struck again outside the collar. More specifically, it shows a dome of subsurface corrosion that has ruptured or that began as a slight tear in the copper plating. Heres a cherry pickers lists of lincoln cent varieties. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images. First listed by albert kramer in his 1967 double d cent guide as 61w1.
So far, there are about 15 to 20 known examples of the 1992d close am lincoln cent variety. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The newspapers railed against the designers initials being in a prominent position on the coin and the mint gave into the negative publicity. For sale is a 1968 d lincoln memorial cent with a mint. Sep 27, 2010 so far, there are about 15 to 20 known examples of the 1992 d close am lincoln cent variety. For example, a 1914d penny was minted in 1914 in denver. Top 100 lincoln cent rpms are according to those originally listed in the. Rpm001, in wexlerflynns, authoritative reference to lincoln cents as lcrpm001, in billy crawfords, a detailed. Value of 1929d lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. He arrived in new york city in 1890 and worked as a diecutter in a factory while studying art and design at night. Jan 05, 2014 your lincoln cent shows a multiple strike on the reverse. With its magnificent, ultravivid toning, this coin will absolutely be the star of your color collection.
The lincoln penny was made of 95% copper, 5% zinc from 1959 until 1985. The term clipped is misleading because the missing portion was not clipped off. We also have a lincoln memorial cent grading forum to help you establish a grade for your lincoln memorial cent. However, we do know there was a reverse design transition between. Both the copper 1982d small date cent and the copper 1983d lincoln cent sold at stacks bowers galleries rarities night auction at the american numismatic association worlds fair of money aug.
Brenner to recognize the centenary of lincolns birth. I never seen a lincoln penny that has lots of errors. Wellknown examples include 1992p and 1992d lincoln cent obverses mated to a 1993 reverse. On lincoln memorial cents, the lines will not usually run vertcal. This 1941s lincoln cent shows one light vertical line. My recent finds include a 1915 d lincoln cent ddo and the inverted mint mark on the 1946s lincoln cent. Collecting lincoln cents 1909 s lincoln cent liberty coin service by thomas coulson the debut of the lincoln cent in 1909 marked a major departure from previous u. Sealed box of 5x 2020 silver proof sets at cost for sale. Most valuable 1993 lincoln cent error coin that you can. Most valuable 1990s lincoln cent varieties that you can find searching your pocket change duration. Looking online, i see they didnt remake a steel penny, in 93.
Every date and mint is illustrated, including proof issues. Coins struck on incomplete planchets are often referred to as clipped. On the obverse side the portrait of lincoln is raised quite a bit more than usual, on the reverse side there is a very clear indentation exactly where the portrait of lincoln is on the obverse side. Hi all, i just found a 1993 s proof lincoln cent that has the am on the reverse close together like the business strike reverse. My first thought was also thin or incomplete plating, the way the copper fractures at the rim reminds me of how the plating would sometimes fail under striking pressure on early zinc cents. Daughtrey vi introduction viii prelude to the lincoln cent 1 history of the wheatreverse cent, 19091958 9 history of the memorialreverse cent, 1959 to date 41 mints and the minting process 52 proof lincoln cents, 1909 to date 64 grading lincoln cents 83 how to be a smart buyer 97. Think you have some rare penny dates in your coin collection. This change marked the 150th anniversary of lincoln s birth. Lincoln memorial penny 1993 us coin errors for sale ebay.
This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1993 d lincoln memorial cent. The complete guide to lincoln cents is the only book to cover all aspects of the lincoln cent series with comprehensive listings from the first lincoln cent of 1909 through the famous 1995 doubleddie. For comparison purposes, the upper image is a 1995 lincoln cent reverse with a long linear plating blister. The image to the left is an example of a 1964 d lincoln cent that has been struck on an incomplete planchet.
Show profile bookmark this topic add david park to your friends list. Neither coin should exist in copper alloy, but continue reading. Examining the coin, there is no plating and appears to be in its predip state. So there are discoveries out there just waiting to be found. However, we do know there was a reverse design transition between 1992 and 1993 for business strike lincoln cents. My recent finds include a 1915d lincoln cent ddo and the inverted mint mark on the 1946s lincoln cent. Lincoln collectors are likely to be disturbed by the high volume of mud, salt and vinegar involved.
I was looking through a roll of pennies, when i came across a 1968 d with some odd qualities. Your online resource for information on the lincoln cent series. I have a 1955 s error lincoln penny, but i cant find reference to it. Lincoln wheat cent key dates in the series include the aforementoned 1909s vdb, 1914d, and 1922 plain, plus the 1909s and 1931s. The lincoln cent was the first cent to have the in god we trust motto. Value of 1955d lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images. Keep your pretty pennies in coin albums for lincoln cents. Be sure to visit our lincoln memorial cent forum if you need help. Daughtrey vi introduction viii prelude to the lincoln cent 1 history of the wheatreverse cent, 19091958 9 history of the memorialreverse cent, 1959 to date 41 mints and the minting process 52 proof lincoln cents, 1909 to date 64 grading lincoln cents 83 how to be a. Hi all, i just found a 1993s proof lincoln cent that has the am on the reverse close together like the business strike reverse. Error coins coin experts reveal the most valuable error. Your lincoln cent shows a multiple strike on the reverse. Uncirculated 1993d small cent with double mint mark.
Mostrar tipo do topico todos os topicos aberto popular. B appeared on the reverse of a limited number of the 1909 cents. Hello dear subscribers and guests of the channel, this video was sent to me from a subscriber and put up for sale, if you are interested in this collection of coins, then you can contact the owner. Am reverse is normal to all the business strike dates from 1993present. Add to the scarcity of the errors the fact that the total lincoln cent mintage numbers from 2009 were barely. I know that this was the transitional year from the wide am to close am type reverses on the business strike coins but all of the proof s mint coins that i have seen with the exception of the new finds such as the 1999s proof lincoln cent with the close am. Looking online, i see they didnt remake a steel penny. There are no mint records indicating why any 1992 d close am lincoln cents were produced. Us errors numismatic directory, with values and images page 10. All years of circulation and proof lincoln memorial cents dated prior to 1993 save for the few test pieces from 1992 carry a reverse design style. These coin holders are very popular among the nostalgic and those who like to show off their lincoln cent coin collections in a presentation format. Reading on one site they talked about some pennies sometimes rarely missing the copper dip error or the coin had been plated. Lincoln cents with clipped plancets the lincoln cent resource. Rare 1992d error cent found in tray numismatic newsnumismatic.
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