Are struck through coins valuable?

While some rarer, more obvious strikethroughs, especially those on gold and silver coins, can go for thousands, there are many that sell for only slightly more than face value. That makes them attractive to many collectors who expect their value to increase over time.

What is a struck thru error coin?

Struck throughs occur when a piece of foreign material comes between the die and a planchet during striking. The coin is said to be “struck through” the foreign material, which leaves behind an impression on the coin’s surface.

What is the rarest mint 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.

What are mint error coins worth?

Rare and most valuable error coins revealed worth up to $599 each – see if you have one in your wallet. COINS with rare designs often fetch thousands of dollars but pieces that come with a mistake on them are also selling for a lot of money. In fact, the rarest and most valuable error coins are worth up to $599 each.

What coin errors are worth the most?

List of Error Coins Worth Money

  • 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo Nickel.
  • 1942/1 Mercury Dimes.
  • 1975 No S Proof Roosevelt Dime.
  • 1982 No P Roosevelt Dime.
  • 2004-D Extra Leaf Wisconsin State Quarters.
  • 1956 Bugs Bunny Franklin Half Dollar.
  • 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar + Washington Quarter Mule.
  • 2007 Presidential Dollar Missing Edge Lettering.

What does obverse struck through mean?

There was some sort of foreign object or substance on either the die, or the planchet (coin blank), or which otherwise somehow got between them, during the striking of your coin, and it left an impression, or lack of normal detail, (or both) on your coin. Thus, the coin was “struck through” this object/substance.

What state quarter errors are worth the most?

Simple List of 4 Rare State Quarters Worth Money

  1. 1999-P Delaware Spitting Horse Quarter.
  2. 2004-D Extra Leaf Wisconsin Quarter.
  3. 2005-P Minnesota Quarter Doubled Dies Quarter.
  4. 2009-D District of Columbia Doubled Die Quarter.

What errors to look for in quarters?

Statehood Quarters Collection Statehood Quarter Error Coins

  • 2005-P Minnesota Doubled Die Quarter (Extra Tree) Minnesota Quarter. design. Error not depicted.
  • 2005-P Kansas Filled Die Quarter (“IN GOD WE RUST”) Kansas Quarter. design. Error not depicted.
  • 2006-P Nevada Clipped Planchet Quarter. Nevada Quarter. design.