Rare 1992d error cent found in tray numismatic newsnumismatic. The other example is a 1983d cent struck on a bronze planchet weighing 3. Check back often to see what new information has been added. Here is the obverse side or front of a 1988d reverse of 1989 lincoln penny transitional design variety rdv006 fs901. However, some lincoln cents have more than a penny s worth of copper in them, but it is illegal to melt them. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. Proof style reverse, flared g of designers initials. The reverse 6 design was introduced on circulation strikes in 1988 and on proof cents in 1989. Produced between 1971 and the coins feature the words new pence, which was used on all of the two pennies pieces until two pence was introduced in 1971 very rare 2 new pence and 1 new penny coins. All photos except the 1954, 2004d and 2007p ddo are courtesy of john wexler.
See five pcgsgraded highlights in the upcoming regency auction 36 by legend rare coin auctions at the pcgs members only. However, in top mint state grades, nearly all circulation strike lincoln cents are. I have a 1922 no d penny i also have a 1958 penny no d and a 1943 penny no d and a1941 no d. Lincoln pennies minted from 1959 to 1982 are made of 95 percent copper and have about 2. If you are using mobile phone, you could also use menu drawer from browser. When purchasing lincoln cents, collectors want to get the most for their money. The penny or oncecent coin is the lowest denomination of the united statess currency.
Used and new penny board in sanjose letgo is the best place to buy and. Its basically a zinc core with a very thin copper jacket. Brenner, the lincoln cent was embraced by consumers across the country because of its pleasing design. Basic information and images on the 1988 double ear variety, lincoln cent. It sounds just like it and sticks to a magnet just like it. Ken potter is coauthor of strike it rich with pocket change and has been a frequent contribute to numismatic news and world coin news for many years.
The doubling on the 1988 is very strong on the earlobe. Thanks, i had never seen the sunken in area around the d on any coins. Fine 15 the only lincoln cent i would suggest in this grade is 1917 ddo 1. Heres a cherry pickers lists of lincoln cent varieties.
Value of 1956d lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images. Check out our lincoln penny selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. The most recent version of the penny is the lincoln cent. Value of 1956 d lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images.
With a mintage of 5,253,740,443 pieces, a 1988 d lincoln cent is usually anything but rare. Lincoln memorial penny 59 to today values and prices. Pay close attention to all 1988 cents as this variety can and has been overlooked. I was going thru some coins and i found this penny. Liberty coin service collectors checklist for lincoln cents. The ngc universal id is a four digit alphanumeric that groups coins based on a unique combination of date, mintmark, denomination and striking process ms, pf, or sp. Jan 06, 2016 looks like a d mint of the 1969 ddo just like the s mint error i could be wrong but i think i see it. Heritage auctions provides collectors a reliable service and is a useful way to manage their collections.
The first 1909 lincoln cents were minted in august of 1909. Take a look at the close am found on a 1992d circulating cent by. I have seen all the posts online about how to get a 1988 penny to look like steelsilver. Best of luck finding one of these awesome 1988 d pennies. Collectors checklist for lincoln cents memorial and later reverse 1959date coin grade price purchase date coin grade price purchase date liberty coin service 1959 1959d 1960, large date 1960, small date 1960d, large date 1960d, small date 1961 1961d 1962 1962d 1963. The lincoln penny was made of 95% copper, 5% zinc from 1959 until 1985. However the number of found coins total 3 to 1 for the 1988 p over the 1988 d.
This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Nov 23, 2017 1943 steel penny vdb and 9 under the r in america on reverse. The 1972 ddo, 1988 double ear and the 1983 penny with counterclash marks. The result was a transitional reverse design variety for the 1988d lincoln cents that could be described as a 1988d lincoln cent with the reverse of 1989. After a 50 year run with the reverse of the coin featuring two wheat ears, the lincoln penny got an. Whether its windows, mac, ios or android, you will be able to download the images using download button. Feb 24, 2018 i stumbled across a 1989 d penny that caught my eye and i would like everyones thoughts on it. Lincoln memorial pennies are very common, and you can find most dates in circulation today. The photos above compare a 1960d small date left to the 1960d large date right. The last two digits of the date were smaller than normal and the 0 looked more like the letter o than a number. Heres what to look for, how to spot the 1984 penny error, and how much your 1984 pennies are worth. The reverse is of the style adopted for use in 1993, but was used in 1992 to strike a. Just when youd think that everything that was major for a coin over 20 years old had been found, up pops a beautiful 1988 doubleddie cent that almost rivals that of the 1984 cent.
The 1988 d penny with reverse of 1989 transitional design variety. In january of 1960, the us mint started minting the 1960 lincoln cents. Miller coin 1988d fs901 rdv006 penny with reverse of. However, some lincoln cents have more than a pennys worth of copper in them, but it is illegal to melt them. I have a 1988 penny that looks looks like my 1943 steel proof. Strong spread on 988 of date and lower bust line with light spread on lib. When i hunt pennies i dont just search for wheaties and indian.
Mint error forum archive page 2 coneca errorvariety. Jul 25, 2011 just when youd think that everything that was major for a coin over 20 years old had been found, up pops a beautiful 1988 doubleddie cent that almost rivals that of the 1984 cent. Collectors checklist for lincoln cents memorial and later reverse. Purchase date liberty coin service 1959 1959d 1960, large date 1960. Value of 1947d lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images.
The sale of some of my collection was an easy process, especially with your help. The global marketplace for vintage and handmade items. How can i find out how it could have gotten minted and if has a value. We talk about 1988 penny to look for and cover transitional coins. New listing 1985 s 1c lincoln cent proof pcgs pr70dcam. Sorry turbine, a classic example of some underdeveloped content is the iq series. Lincoln memorial penny overview designed in 1909 by victor d. Strong spread east on all design elements, including e pluribus unum and the memorial columns. These ids are a simple organization of all coins prior to variety attribution and grading. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Another way to tell the difference between the 1960 large and small dates, is to look at the inside loops of the 6 and 9. Pcgs has graded 25 1988d cents in ms68 red and another 272 in ms67 red. Home other matthews used 1988 lincoln cent error coin ddo for sale in matthews.