THERE is one particular error that you need to look out for when going through your jar change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Errors<\/a>\u00a0happen when the mint incorrectly manufactures a\u00a0coin<\/a>, leading to irrational elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll want to look out for a specific date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most importantly you’ll want to look out for a few doubling elements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some common errors include die errors, wrong planchets, and off-center errors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of them, in particular, is the double die error<\/a> and a coin collector who goes by \u201cthebowerscoinshow\u201d on TikTok has revealed<\/a> how you can spot one on a specific Lincoln penny<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A double die error can be found on various coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But one included on a penny with a 1970 date could be particularly valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The error refers to the duplicate of particular elements on the coin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you happen to find a 1970 date, you\u2019ll want to look out for an S mintmark, which stands for San Francisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you happen to find one, you\u2019ll want to look closely at a few elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIf you look closely at the date, the word\u2019s \u2018Liberty,\u2019 \u2018In God We Trust\u2019 and you see them being doubled you have found it,\u201d the coin expert said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The doubling errors can be found all on the obverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The date and the mintmark can be seen to the right of Lincoln\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The word Liberty is closer to Lincoln\u2019s neck on the left center of the obverse, while “In God we Trust” can be found above Lincoln\u2019s ahead at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBarely any people know about this error,\u201d the TikToker said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The TikToker said that if you get lucky enough to find one of these pennies it could be worth in the range of $1,000 to $2,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it could go for more depending on the grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to auctions posted by Professional Coin Grading Service, the value could range from $3,000 to a little over $24,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a January 2001 auction, a 1970-S penny that was certified in an MS 66 grade sold<\/a> for a total of $24,150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind this is an uncirculated coin, meaning it was not intended for the use of daily transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The double die error can be found on a few other Lincoln pennies as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This includes arguably the most famous one of them all known as the 1955 double die piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In average condition, the 1955 double die penny is worth $1,318, according to USA Coin Book<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The value could surpass $17,000 if in an MS 63 grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One buyer recently paid<\/a> more than $2,000 for a circulated 1955 piece in a high grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, there\u2019s the 1969-S double die penny \u2013 which is extremely rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The reported mintage is just 15, according to\u00a0Professional Coin Grading Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to recent auctions posted by grading service, the value could range from as low as $16,500 to as much as $126,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All have been graded in MS 63 and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To see if your spare change is worth anything, you can check eBay by searching the full name, selecting the “sold” listing, and then toggling the search to “highest value\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will give you an idea of how much the coin might be worth, because your quarters<\/a> half<\/a> dollars<\/a>, dimes<\/a>, nickels<\/a>, and Lincoln pennies <\/a>could be valuable too.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is the double die error and how to spot it? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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