What are the error coins that are in the greatest demand?

oldcameoproofsguy

I have never collected error coins and know very little about them aside from double dies.

I know of a couple errors that bring in a great deal of money; the sac mules were bringing in
six figures or so.

For example, how much does a 1965 Washington Qaurter struck on a silver planchet bring in?

I also know there are a number of urband legends like the 1959 wheat cent.

Would any error collectors like to shed some light as to what errors are in great demand and the
prices one would expect to pay for such coins?

jonathanb

Go to the Heritage archives and sort by price descending. In general, the high-priced errors are the showiest ones, with extra premiums for physically larger coins (half dollar, dollar) and obsolete types.

There have been several 1965 quarters struck on silver planchets that have sold in recent years. Without looking, I think they've been in the $5K-$10K range.

PerryHall

Check the Red Book chapter on mint errors for an overview of types and values at a glance.

Aegis3

The hottest errors right now seem to be double denominations and wrong metal/denomination errors.

For double denominations, the typical 11c piece (cent on struck dime) seems to run about $1000-1200 nowadays. 6c Pieces (nickel on struck cent) are about the same, though sometimes more, but often don't look as spectacular as the 11c pieces. Other combinations are even more.

I don't follow wrong metal prices as closely, so I can't give really good ranges. Check ebay and Heritage archives, and also well-known error dealer sites. The common ones will be in the three figure range by now; nickels on (bronze) cent blanks, and quarters on nickel blanks will be the easiest to find.

oldcameoproofsguy

<< <i>Check the Red Book chapter on mint errors for an overview of types and values at a glance. >>



Thanks,

I never have gotten that far to the back of the Red Book before. It is very interesting reading and sheds some good light on the types of errors.

The price guide is a good overview of what to expect to pay for certain errors.

Thanks

sonofagunk

If you want to realize how expensive (not in over priced, but as in worth a lot) errors can get, go to Mike Byers site.

Here is a nice selection of his coins:

byersnm.com

and do not forget his museum

oldcameoproofsguy

Cool links sonafaagunk