John Wexler’s Directory Of 2005 Minnesota Quarter Doubled Dies.Ken Potter’s Guide To 2005 Minnesota Quarter Errors & Varieties.There are so many varieties that articles have been written on the subject – here’s two: Some of the best-preserved uncirculated examples are fetching nearly $1,000. Those with the strongest doubling generally sell for $100 or more. The value of a Minnesota state quarter error varies, based on the strength and degree of doubling of the extra tree: There are at least 50 different types of errors, varieties, and other unusual anomalies involving the 2005 Minnesota quarters from the Philadelphia and Denver mints. There are actually many different versions of the 2005 Minnesota quarter doubled die. 3Ģ005 Minnesota State Quarters with Extra Trees Within a couple of days from when the coins were discovered, they were immediately selling for well over $100 raw or in any condition. The coins containing this die gouge were referred to as a Speared Bison nickel. The die gouge is very noticeable and it can easily be seen running through the bison’s back. That same year, there were several coins discovered which contained a large die gouge. In this case, however, the mistake is in a pretty interesting place, which makes the coins worth more to some collectors.Īs part of the Mint’s Westward Journey series, they released an American Bison Jefferson Nickel in 2005. This was the result of grease build-up in the coin die, filling the T in the word “Trust.” Grease build-up errors aren’t that uncommon, and they’re not always worth much. ‘In God We Rust’ 2005 Kansas State Quarter Very few of them ever left the facility, so the ones that did are worth up to $10,000! However, it also accidentally made a copper batch. Mint made pennies out of steel, then coated them in zinc for extra shine. It’s a little strange to think of a copper penny as an oddity, but it certainly was in 1943, when copper was needed for the war effort. There is obvious doubling in the words “LIBERTY” and in “IN GOD WE TRUST.” 2Īpproximate Value: About $20 to $50 in Uncirculated condition. This Doubled Die coin is still being found in circulation regularly and gained interest when it was featured in USA Today. Missing or doubled inscriptions are rare and valuable.Īpproximate Value: $50 to $3,000, depending on which President is on the coin and condition. The inscription on the edge of the coin should go all the way around the circumference of the coin. In others, the edge lettering has been stamped multiple times. In some instances, the lettering is missing entirely. There have been errors associated with the lettering on the edge of the Presidential Dollars since they were introduced in 2007. Presidential Dollar Edge Lettering Errors Obviously, the 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt dime, has no mint mark.Īpproximate Value: Around $30 to $50 in AU-50, The higher the grade, the more valuable this coin is. The leaf is obvious, and is easily spotted if present.Īpproximate Value: $200-$300 in MS-60 or better condition. 1Ģ004-D Wisconsin State Quarter with an Extra Leafĭue to a defect on the die, it appears as if there is an extra leaf on the lower left hand side of the ear of corn on the reverse. If the mint mark is doubled it is probably a case of strike doubling rather than a doubled die and isn’t worth much.Īpproximate Value: $35,000 or more in EF-40 condition or better. Look for obvious doubling of the entire “heads” side (obverse) except for the mint mark. Makes you want to start checking every coin in your pocket before spending them – doesn’t it?ġ969-S Lincoln Cent with a Doubled Die Obverse Here’s a rundown of coins that look common and what they could potentially be worth. That got me to thinking – what are the chances of something like that happening to me or you? Could an average Joe find a rare coin in his pocket? NGC chairman Mark Salzberg said: “It’s like finding an original Picasso at a garage sale. Well, it turns out that not only was it not a forgery, but it was worth MILLIONS! The San Francisco Mint produced fewer than 300 of the special edition $5 coins in 1854 at the height of the gold rush and it turns out there are now four of them left in the world. Dealer after coin dealer told him it was a forgery, and he finally took it to NGC to find out for himself. The other day a coworker sent me an article about a guy who had a $5 gold coin that he thought was a rarity.
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