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The Official "Pocket Change Potential" Thread (Updated 5/14/2012)
InternetJunky
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I've decided after seeing tahoe98's what to look for when searching cents thread, and being a small time collector myself due to lack of funds, to make a thread of all varieties that can be found for the "modern junk" when either roll searching or looking through pocket change. I really felt I needed to do this for those of us who don't have all that extra cash and at the same time keep us interested in the hobby. There are some coins I left out (such as the Washington silver, Franklin Halves, Buffalo Nickels, etc.) I really wanted to just keep it realistic because we all know how scarce silver is in change, but I did add in the Kennedy stuff for those who roll search Kennedys for silver and also collect them. Also, I have left out SMS Sets and Proof Sets. I've just based this off of some of the CPG and tahoe's thread (most of the credit goes to him for the Lincolns, thanks buddy!), so if you have something to add feel free and I'll update the post accordingly. If any of these have been debunked let me know and I'll edit them out.
Feel free to add anything by replying or PMing me and credit will be given at the end of the thread.
Cents
1909 VDB DDO
1909-S VDB
1909-S
1909-S Over horizontal S
1910-S/S
1911-D Over D (RPM)
1911-S
1914-D
1914-S
1917-P Doubled Die Obverse
1922 No D
1927 DDO
1931-S
1935 DDO
1936 Double Die Obverse
1936 Double die obverse, the date, LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST has some doubling.
1941 Double die reverse: Doubling of the date and LIBERTY.
1943-D The D is stamped over another D (RPM).
1943-P Should be a steel cent but there are reports of some struck using copper.
1944-D/D
1944 D/S Variety 1
1944 D/S Variety 2
1944-D D over S the mint mark D is stamped over the S.
1946 S/D
1946-S S Mint mark stamped over a D mint mark.
1955 Double die
1955 DDO #2
1955-D Stamped over a horizontal D.
1955-P Lincoln Wheat cent Double Die cent.
1955-P No VDB.
1956-D D Stamped over a D mint mark.
1958-P Double die obverse.
1959-D First year for Memorial reverse, check for wheat reverse.
1960-D D over D RPM
1960-P Look for Small Date variety, the 6 has a shorter stem than normal.
1963-D Check to see if the 3 in the date is struck over another 3.
1968-D D mint mark stamped over another D.
1968-D Double die reverse, strong doubling in the word AMERICA.
1969-S Lincoln Memorial double die, all design features strongly doubled.
1970-S Doubled die
1970-S Level 7. The 7 is level with rest of date.
1970-S Small Date high 7.
1970-S Small date Lincoln cent with a doubled die reverse, strong doubling of TRUST & LIBERTY.
1971-P Double die obverse, strong doubling on LIBERTY & IN GOD WE TRUST.
1972-p Lincoln doubled die obverse
1973-P No V.D.B.
1980-D A shadow of an S mint mark struck above the D.
1982 DDO
1982 DDR
1982-P Doubling of IN GOD WE TRUST.
1983 "Brass"
1983 DDO #1-3
1983-P Doubled die reverse doubled, IN GOD WE TRUST doubled.
1984 DDO #2
1984-D Doubled Date.
1984-P Doubled ear, look at the ear lobe.
1988 Transitional Reverse
1989-P No VDB.
1992 Close AM
1992-D Close AM
1994-P Doubling of the last three columns on reverse.
1995-D Double die obverse, strong doubling of the date and LIBERTY.
1995-P Double die, LIBERTY doubled.
1996 DDO
1996 Wide AM
1997-P Double Die, look at the ear lobe like the 1984.
1998-P Wide AM reverse Lincoln Memorial cent.
1999-P There may be double dies varieties.
1999-P Wide AM reverse Lincoln Memorial cent.
2000-P Wide AM in America.
2003-P May be doubling of the steps, experts say “yes”, mint says “no”.
2006-P Double Die Obverse
2009 Look for doubling of the thumb
Nickels
Note: 1942-1945 War Nickels for silver content.
1938-P DDO
1938-P QDO
1938-D Key Date
1938-S Key Date
1939-P DDR
1939-P QDR
1941-D D/D
1941-S Large S
1941-S Inverted S
1941-S/S Large RPM
1942-P (Type 1) DDO #1 and #2, both are super hard
1942-D/D Horizontal
1943/2-P Overdate
1943-P DDO (double eye)
1945-P DDR Dies #1,#3 and #5
1946-D/D Inverted
1946-S DDO
1947-P DDO
1949 D/S
1950-D Uncirculated
1953 D/D Inverted
1954-S/S RPM
1954-D/S (not proven yet)
1954-S/D
1955-D/S
1956-P QDR
1956-P TDR
1958-D/D Inverted
1963-P TDR
1964-D D/D RPM
1968-S/S RPM #1
1971-P Uncirculated
1982 (Any Mint Mark) Uncirculated
1983 (Any Mint Mark) Uncirculated
1984 (Any Mint Mark) Uncirculated
2004-P DDO and button hole collar
2004-D DDO
Dimes
Note: 1946-64 for silver content
1967 DDO - In God We Trust, the date, and designer's initials
1968 DDO - Liberty, In God We Trust, the date, and the designer's initials
1969-D/D Repunched mintmark to the northeast
1970 DDR - All reverse lettering, especially on United States of America, being slightly weaker on One Dime
1970-D DDR - United States of America, the flame, the tops of the oak leaves, and very slightly on Unum
1970-D DDR - All reverse lettering, the flame, and the tops of the oak leaves
1982 No "P" - Missing the mintmark on the obverse. There is a strong strike and also weak strike for this date, the strong bringing the higher premium
1983-D/D Repunched mintmark - Only a small portion of the left upright bar of the underlying D is visible.
2004-D Curved image over ear, similar to the extra leaf WI quarter
Quarters
Note:1932-64 for silver content
1965 DDO - Doubling is strong on all obverse lettering, the eye, and the date
1965 DDO - Doubling only evident in "Liberty"
1965 DDR - Doubling is evident on all reverse lettering
1966 DDR – Doubling is evident on all reverse lettering
1968-D DDR – Strong doubling on all reverse lettering, leaves, branches, and wing tips
1969-D/D – Repunched Mintmark
1970-D DDO – The date, In God We Trust, and “ERTY” of “Liberty”
1970-D DDO – The date, the motto, and liberty.
1970-D DDR – Lower letters, branches, leaves, and slightly on UNITED
1970-D DDR – Around the rim, within the feathers, and on the lower wreath
1971-D DDR – Strong doubling on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1976-D DDO – Strong doubling on LIBERTY, with slight doubling on motto and date
1976-D DDO – Moderate doubling only on LIBERTY
1989-D/D Repunched Mintmark
1996 – Unknown die damage in front of and behind head on obverse
2004-D Design manipulation – Upward line to the left of the cornhusk
2004-D Design manipulation – Downward line to the left of the cornhusk
Half Dollars
Note: 1964 for silver content, 1965-70 for silver/clad content
1964 DDO – Strong doubling in “We Trust”, LIBERTY, and the date
1964 DDR – UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the rays and stars above E Pluribus Unum, with slight doubling on the banner and E Pluribus Unum
1964-D DDO – On the date, In God We Trust, “LI & TY” of LIBERTY, and the designers intiials.
1964-D TDO – Triple die obverse evident on WE TRUST, with strong doubling on IN GOD and the “L” & “TY” of Liberty
1964-D DDO – In God We Trust, strongest doubling on In God. Doubling also on Liberty and portions of the date
1964-D QDO – Quadruple die obverse on In God We Trust, the hair, and “TY” of Liberty (Also applies for DDO)
1964-D DDO – We Trust and “TY” of Liberty
1964-D Repunched mintmark south of the primary D
1964-D Repunched mintmark north of the primary D
1964-D Repunched mintmark northeast of the primary D
1965 DDO – All outer lettering, all stars, and slightly on E Pluribus Unum
1966 DDO – In God We Trust, the date, the designer’s intials, and the entire profile
1967 DDO – We Trust, on the date, portions of the hair under the “R” of Liberty
1967 DDR – All outer reverse lettering, all stars around the rim, and a few rays on the reverse
1968-D TDO – Triple die obverse visible on In God We Trust, the date, and the “Y” of Liberty
1971-D DDO – Strong doubling on Liberty, the “71” of the date, and God We Trust
1971-D DDO – In God We Trust, the date, and Liberty
1972 DDO – In God We Trust and the date
1972-D Missing designer’s initials
1973-D DDO – In God We Trust, Liberty, and the date
1974-D DDO – In God We Trust, Liberty, and the date
1982-P - Missing designer's initials
1983-P - Missing designer's initials
1984-D/D - Repunched mintmark northeast of primary D
Special Notes:
Flip coins to look for rotated reverses.
Links:
Wexler's Coins & Die Varieties
Variety Vista
Washington Quarter Double Dies
Lincoln Cent Resource
CONECA
Credit goes to:
tahoe98, DCW, ambro51, ErrorsOnCoins, frnklnlvr, TexasNationals, Your Name Here
Feel free to add anything by replying or PMing me and credit will be given at the end of the thread.
Cents
1909 VDB DDO
1909-S VDB
1909-S
1909-S Over horizontal S
1910-S/S
1911-D Over D (RPM)
1911-S
1914-D
1914-S
1917-P Doubled Die Obverse
1922 No D
1927 DDO
1931-S
1935 DDO
1936 Double Die Obverse
1936 Double die obverse, the date, LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST has some doubling.
1941 Double die reverse: Doubling of the date and LIBERTY.
1943-D The D is stamped over another D (RPM).
1943-P Should be a steel cent but there are reports of some struck using copper.
1944-D/D
1944 D/S Variety 1
1944 D/S Variety 2
1944-D D over S the mint mark D is stamped over the S.
1946 S/D
1946-S S Mint mark stamped over a D mint mark.
1955 Double die
1955 DDO #2
1955-D Stamped over a horizontal D.
1955-P Lincoln Wheat cent Double Die cent.
1955-P No VDB.
1956-D D Stamped over a D mint mark.
1958-P Double die obverse.
1959-D First year for Memorial reverse, check for wheat reverse.
1960-D D over D RPM
1960-P Look for Small Date variety, the 6 has a shorter stem than normal.
1963-D Check to see if the 3 in the date is struck over another 3.
1968-D D mint mark stamped over another D.
1968-D Double die reverse, strong doubling in the word AMERICA.
1969-S Lincoln Memorial double die, all design features strongly doubled.
1970-S Doubled die
1970-S Level 7. The 7 is level with rest of date.
1970-S Small Date high 7.
1970-S Small date Lincoln cent with a doubled die reverse, strong doubling of TRUST & LIBERTY.
1971-P Double die obverse, strong doubling on LIBERTY & IN GOD WE TRUST.
1972-p Lincoln doubled die obverse
1973-P No V.D.B.
1980-D A shadow of an S mint mark struck above the D.
1982 DDO
1982 DDR
1982-P Doubling of IN GOD WE TRUST.
1983 "Brass"
1983 DDO #1-3
1983-P Doubled die reverse doubled, IN GOD WE TRUST doubled.
1984 DDO #2
1984-D Doubled Date.
1984-P Doubled ear, look at the ear lobe.
1988 Transitional Reverse
1989-P No VDB.
1992 Close AM
1992-D Close AM
1994-P Doubling of the last three columns on reverse.
1995-D Double die obverse, strong doubling of the date and LIBERTY.
1995-P Double die, LIBERTY doubled.
1996 DDO
1996 Wide AM
1997-P Double Die, look at the ear lobe like the 1984.
1998-P Wide AM reverse Lincoln Memorial cent.
1999-P There may be double dies varieties.
1999-P Wide AM reverse Lincoln Memorial cent.
2000-P Wide AM in America.
2003-P May be doubling of the steps, experts say “yes”, mint says “no”.
2006-P Double Die Obverse
2009 Look for doubling of the thumb
Nickels
Note: 1942-1945 War Nickels for silver content.
1938-P DDO
1938-P QDO
1938-D Key Date
1938-S Key Date
1939-P DDR
1939-P QDR
1941-D D/D
1941-S Large S
1941-S Inverted S
1941-S/S Large RPM
1942-P (Type 1) DDO #1 and #2, both are super hard
1942-D/D Horizontal
1943/2-P Overdate
1943-P DDO (double eye)
1945-P DDR Dies #1,#3 and #5
1946-D/D Inverted
1946-S DDO
1947-P DDO
1949 D/S
1950-D Uncirculated
1953 D/D Inverted
1954-S/S RPM
1954-D/S (not proven yet)
1954-S/D
1955-D/S
1956-P QDR
1956-P TDR
1958-D/D Inverted
1963-P TDR
1964-D D/D RPM
1968-S/S RPM #1
1971-P Uncirculated
1982 (Any Mint Mark) Uncirculated
1983 (Any Mint Mark) Uncirculated
1984 (Any Mint Mark) Uncirculated
2004-P DDO and button hole collar
2004-D DDO
Dimes
Note: 1946-64 for silver content
1967 DDO - In God We Trust, the date, and designer's initials
1968 DDO - Liberty, In God We Trust, the date, and the designer's initials
1969-D/D Repunched mintmark to the northeast
1970 DDR - All reverse lettering, especially on United States of America, being slightly weaker on One Dime
1970-D DDR - United States of America, the flame, the tops of the oak leaves, and very slightly on Unum
1970-D DDR - All reverse lettering, the flame, and the tops of the oak leaves
1982 No "P" - Missing the mintmark on the obverse. There is a strong strike and also weak strike for this date, the strong bringing the higher premium
1983-D/D Repunched mintmark - Only a small portion of the left upright bar of the underlying D is visible.
2004-D Curved image over ear, similar to the extra leaf WI quarter
Quarters
Note:1932-64 for silver content
1965 DDO - Doubling is strong on all obverse lettering, the eye, and the date
1965 DDO - Doubling only evident in "Liberty"
1965 DDR - Doubling is evident on all reverse lettering
1966 DDR – Doubling is evident on all reverse lettering
1968-D DDR – Strong doubling on all reverse lettering, leaves, branches, and wing tips
1969-D/D – Repunched Mintmark
1970-D DDO – The date, In God We Trust, and “ERTY” of “Liberty”
1970-D DDO – The date, the motto, and liberty.
1970-D DDR – Lower letters, branches, leaves, and slightly on UNITED
1970-D DDR – Around the rim, within the feathers, and on the lower wreath
1971-D DDR – Strong doubling on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1976-D DDO – Strong doubling on LIBERTY, with slight doubling on motto and date
1976-D DDO – Moderate doubling only on LIBERTY
1989-D/D Repunched Mintmark
1996 – Unknown die damage in front of and behind head on obverse
2004-D Design manipulation – Upward line to the left of the cornhusk
2004-D Design manipulation – Downward line to the left of the cornhusk
Half Dollars
Note: 1964 for silver content, 1965-70 for silver/clad content
1964 DDO – Strong doubling in “We Trust”, LIBERTY, and the date
1964 DDR – UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the rays and stars above E Pluribus Unum, with slight doubling on the banner and E Pluribus Unum
1964-D DDO – On the date, In God We Trust, “LI & TY” of LIBERTY, and the designers intiials.
1964-D TDO – Triple die obverse evident on WE TRUST, with strong doubling on IN GOD and the “L” & “TY” of Liberty
1964-D DDO – In God We Trust, strongest doubling on In God. Doubling also on Liberty and portions of the date
1964-D QDO – Quadruple die obverse on In God We Trust, the hair, and “TY” of Liberty (Also applies for DDO)
1964-D DDO – We Trust and “TY” of Liberty
1964-D Repunched mintmark south of the primary D
1964-D Repunched mintmark north of the primary D
1964-D Repunched mintmark northeast of the primary D
1965 DDO – All outer lettering, all stars, and slightly on E Pluribus Unum
1966 DDO – In God We Trust, the date, the designer’s intials, and the entire profile
1967 DDO – We Trust, on the date, portions of the hair under the “R” of Liberty
1967 DDR – All outer reverse lettering, all stars around the rim, and a few rays on the reverse
1968-D TDO – Triple die obverse visible on In God We Trust, the date, and the “Y” of Liberty
1971-D DDO – Strong doubling on Liberty, the “71” of the date, and God We Trust
1971-D DDO – In God We Trust, the date, and Liberty
1972 DDO – In God We Trust and the date
1972-D Missing designer’s initials
1973-D DDO – In God We Trust, Liberty, and the date
1974-D DDO – In God We Trust, Liberty, and the date
1982-P - Missing designer's initials
1983-P - Missing designer's initials
1984-D/D - Repunched mintmark northeast of primary D
Special Notes:
Flip coins to look for rotated reverses.
Links:
Wexler's Coins & Die Varieties
Variety Vista
Washington Quarter Double Dies
Lincoln Cent Resource
CONECA
Credit goes to:
tahoe98, DCW, ambro51, ErrorsOnCoins, frnklnlvr, TexasNationals, Your Name Here
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Comments
I like this and missed it yesterday.
It's almost sad how many coin threads get no or few responses compared to the pot-stirring threads.
You can bet someone else is using the good information and just didn't respond.
For my part, I would add in the lincolns:
1910 s/s
1927 ddo
1935 ddo
1944 d/d
1955 ddo#2
1982 ddo
1983 ddo #1-3
1984 ddo#2
1996 ddo
With lincolns, almost every year produced something interesting.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
thanks
(l8-)>>
PCGS Registries
Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
AnkurJ,
<< <i>1983 "Brass" cents >>
Cool thread!
Also, the 1982-D small date "brass" cents
1988-89 P&D Transitional Reverse Lincolns
1942-45 silver Jefferson nickels
2004-D Roosevelt dime FS-701(curved image over ear, similar to shape of extra leaf WI quarters)
1982-P & 1983-P No "FG" Kennedy halves
1984-D/D Kennedy RPM-001
Franklin-Lover's Forum
and due to errors not entirely possible. I think one glaring omission is many of the more
recent date ('65+) coinage in nice attractive high grades (XF+) and current issues in gem.
ttt
Going to print it out to have at hand when roll searching on rainy days.
Happy, humble, honored and proud recipient of the “You Suck” award 10/22/2014
a couple adds but i don't know much on lay in the
wavy steps?
under nickels...this is way vague as certain full step rarities are very ripe for picking...speared buff's are still worth $$$
your quarters should include...
the "DC" ddr...it's very huge
wisconsin low/high leaves
"patience grasshopper"
this thread will consume you...
i personally do support and enjoy the dissemination of knowledge BUT:
my first thought is that the reason this thread didn't get much response, other than the fact i think some simply didn't see it, myself included
is that most if not all of the coins mentioned are already in lists on various sites, and those lists are much more comprehensive
i like this idea of the participation, education and dissemination though
only addition i would really want to make is a list of the sites that has the information, maybe at the top or bottom of your list
if you are interested in that kind of addition, let me know (pm me) and i'll make a major contribution for all the coin series we can think of
i have oodles of bookmarks to these kinds of sites
if not, keep up the good work and i'll look forward to viewing this thread in the future, in fact i'll bookmark it
.
<< <i>.
i personally do support and enjoy the dissemination of knowledge BUT:
my first thought is that the reason this thread didn't get much response, other than the fact i think some simply didn't see it, myself included
is that most if not all of the coins mentioned are already in lists on various sites, and those lists are much more comprehensive
i like this idea of the participation, education and dissemination though
only addition i would really want to make is a list of the sites that has the information, maybe at the top or bottom of your list
if you are interested in that kind of addition, let me know (pm me) and i'll make a major contribution for all the coin series we can think of
i have oodles of bookmarks to these kinds of sites
if not, keep up the good work and i'll look forward to viewing this thread in the future, in fact i'll bookmark it
. >>
I completely agree. The only thing is those websites are probably listed on STONES Master Website List which is probably why I stopped working on this a year ago
<< <i>I guess I was more shooting for stuff that could actually be found in pocket change...not only in a dealers case cherry picking or a website. >>
your point is well made. i did veer off the main direction of your thread. if i have sites bookmarked for pocket change-type goodies, i'll contribute.
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1938-P DDO
1938-P QDO
1939-P DDR
1939-P QDR
1941-D D/D
1941-S Large S
1941-S Inverted S
1941-S/S Large RPM
1942-P (Type 1) DDO #1 and #2, both are super hard
1942-D/D Horizontal
1943/2-P Overdate
1943-P DDO (double eye)
1945-P DDR Dies #1,#3 and #5
1946-D/D Inverted
1946-S DDO
1947-P DDO
1949 D/S
1953 D/D Inverted
1954-S/S RPM
1954-D/S (not proven yet)
1954-S/D
1955-D/S
1956-P QDR
1956-P TDR
1958-D/D Inverted
1963-P TDR
1964-D D/D RPM
1968-S/S RPM #1
2004-P DDO and button hole collar
2004-D DDO
Then of course your key dates 1938 D and S, 1939 D and S, 1942-D, 1942-1945 War Nickels, 1950-D and your 1971-P in UNC along with UNC 1982's, 83's and 84's.
This was from memory so if I missed some, plug em in.
...the list supports the thinking that interesting finds actually exist in modern coinage. this could only encourage young collectors to stay interested in this great hobby.
<< <i>Thanks for the info... After viewing the list, I went through some Lincoln rolls, and just found a very nice 2000 wide AM (AU58-64 RD).
Nice find!
<< <i>
AnkurJ,
something tells me he carries one anyway.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.No 1989 Transitional reverse coin has ever been discovered.
No 1982-D Small Date COPPER coin has ever been discovered.
<< <i>"1988-89 P&D Transitional Reverse"
No 1989 Transitional reverse coin has ever been discovered.
No 1982-D Small Date COPPER coin has ever been discovered. >>
Linky
As for the 1982-D small date copper I'll take your word for it since I couldn't pull anything up and edit it out until further notice.
<< <i>InternetJunky, have you considered the "acid date" buffaloes? >>
I've decided to leave Buffaloes out of the list since they are near impossible to find in pocket change, let alone an acid date one.
there are no 1989 transitionals.
the coins that are transitional are 1988 coins.
AKA 1988 with reverse of 1989...AKA FS-901...AKA RDV-006
Some people thought they found a 1989 with a 1988 reverse but this has proven to be an abraided die.
NO 1989 transitionals known.
<< <i>only 1988 transitionals exist.
there are no 1989 transitionals.
the coins that are transitional are 1988 coins.
AKA 1988 with reverse of 1989...AKA FS-901...AKA RDV-006
Some people thought they found a 1989 with a 1988 reverse but this has proven to be an abraided die.
NO 1989 transitionals known. >>
Ahhhh gotcha. Edited out. Thanks for clarifying.
A couple in the list that you might verify or change or add to:
Cents
1936 Double Die Obverse
1936 Double die obverse, the date, LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST has some doubling.
(there are 3 nice 1936 DDOs, 2 show on the date and one shows mostly on the motto)
1941 Double die reverse: Doubling of the date and LIBERTY.
(there are 2 big ones and some other nice ones for 1941)
1955-D Stamped over a horizontal D.
(I think the one you're thinking of is the 1961-D over horizontal D)
1970-S Level 7. The 7 is level with rest of date.
1970-S Small Date high 7.
(the 1970-s with the level 7 is the small date)
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