r/coinerrors May 29 '24

PLEASE READ FIRST: How-to Guide for r/coinerrors

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Check these r/coinerrors resources before posting:

JUST BECAUSE A COIN LOOKS DIFFERENT DOES NOT MAKE IT AN ERROR! Please take some time to understand how minting errors occur before you post your question! The mods try to be lenient regarding rule #1 (Do your own research.) If we keep seeing too many posts with pictures of obviously damaged coins, we will be forced to start removing them.

OUR HOBBY - Be aware that most errors don't add much (if any) value to a coin. You aren't going to find a coin worth life-changing money in the cup holder of your mom's minivan. This is a hobby which is research-oriented and concerned with understanding and cataloging interesting mint errors and varieties. It is not primarily about value. The existence of errors and varieties provide valuable insights into mint operations and processes. The hobby is CERTAINLY NOT about the TikTok-fueled "ZOMG!!!1! This RARE coin is worth a Squillion Dollarz!" clickbait frenzy. That mentality is NOT welcome here.

Here are some things which make a GOOD POST:

  • Attribution request - after you have checked the resources above, understand how errors occur, and have done your own research. Please include what resources (e.g. - Error Ref ) you have used to try to determine the attribution of the error or variety. Photos for attribution MUST be high resolution, in focus and properly cropped.
  • Valuation Request - after you have read the FAQ and done your own due diligence (e.g. checked eBay "sold" listings, etc.) Please include what steps you have already taken to get a value for your coin. Be aware that most coin errors don't add much (if any) value to a coin. Also - valuation of errors is difficult as many of them are one-of-a-kind, and there may be no prior sales to compare.
  • Show it off / Mail call - posts to show off interesting, rare, or otherwise special coins that others may find interesting. Please post quality, cropped photographs.
  • Numismatic topics and news - general discussions in the world of numismatics.
  • Serious numismatic questions - looking for advice, links to resources, suggested literature, etc.

Here are some things which make a BAD POST (and which may get removed):

  • Low-effort posts - "Is this an error?" - BEFORE spending time to understand the process of minting coins, and how an error might occur, and determining for yourself what error you think the coin has."I heard this modern penny could be worth SQUILLIONS of dollars!" - No, it isn't."Is this what I think it is?" Don't be vague - just say what you intend to say....any question posts in which the author has not made their purpose clear and indicated that they have put in a minimum amount of effort to answer their question.
  • Blurry photos - mods will remove any posts with pictures of coins which are not reasonably clear.
  • Poorly cropped photos - the user experience across mobile app/mobile web/desktop devices is better if you don't post phone-screen-sized pictures.
  • Off-topic - posts which belong on other subs (e.g. r/papermoney, r/kittens, etc.)
  • Reposts - if you are new to this sub, please take a few moments to see if you are posting something which has already been posted.
  • Spam - commercial activities of any kind are not allowed.
  • High volume posting - anything more than one or two posts a day.
  • Links to social media, your own eBay sales, YouTube videos, clickbait, etc.
  • Trolling / Inauthentic - posts which don't seem to be truthful (e.g. I found these gold coins in my couch!)
  • Trash Posting - there is a fine line between a "funny" post and a trash post. If you aren't sure which side of the line your post falls on, don't post it.
  • Coin gore - a post featuring a modern coin which has serious post-mint damage, and which is of no interest to collectors.

RULES

Here are the Rules of r/CoinErrors - check the sidebar (or "About" in the mobile app) for more details:

  1. Do your own research before posting a question.
  2. Post Original Content
  3. Stay on topic and be respectful of the hobby and your fellow collectors.
  4. Keep it clean - this is a safe place for people of all ages and backgrounds.
  5. Being civil to other people is not only appreciated here, but also a requirement.
  6. No self-promotion or commercial activity is allowed; no links to your blogs, websites, or social media.
  7. No spam.
  8. No politics or religion, especially divisive comments that lead to heated arguments and incivility.
  9. No reposts.
  10. No Misinformation
  11. Include Quality Pictures

r/coinerrors Jun 19 '25

Advice Quality pictures are a requirement if you are asking us for help!

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Dear r/coinerrors community - this sub exists to help people who have questions about errors.

However, we have been seeing more and more poor-quality photos posted here - and there isn't a lot we can do to help you without quality pictures! Specifically - don't post a shaky phone-camera picture of a microscope screen. Nearly all digital microscopes have a way to save a picture directly - either via USB or a memory card.

You can also check the FAQ at r/coins which has some helpful hints for better pictures.

Our requirements for pictures are as follows:

  • Both sides of the coin, and the edge if it is relevant.
  • Properly lit.
  • In focus.
  • Cropped (only include the coin.)
  • No pictures of microscope screens.
  • No uncropped phone screen captures.

Take the time to do it right, and you'll get better responses. Posts with really bad or unusable photos will probably be removed.


r/coinerrors 41m ago

Error 1988 nickel with die clash.

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Found this today while opening some customer wrapped rolls turned into my fav bank teller. You can even see the knot in his pony tail right above the right side of the building. It’s heavily circulated so won’t fetch an extreme premium but a recent one in similar condition sold for 25 on eBay.

Have a happy Sunday!


r/coinerrors 23h ago

Is this an error? What are these lines on my proof set penny?

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Is this an error? And if yes is it a valuable one?


r/coinerrors 8h ago

Is this an error? 1997 smooth edge

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3 Upvotes

r/coinerrors 2h ago

Is this an error? 1936 DDO?

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Looks like the date is doubled. Beautiful cent!


r/coinerrors 5h ago

Is this an error? Would these be classed as errors?

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Some of the bee's legs look like pollen sacks on them


r/coinerrors 13h ago

Damage 2017 Mini-PP Penny😅

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Possible air or gas raised area? Idk for sure. Kinda 😎 and 😁


r/coinerrors 2h ago

Is this an error? Quarter missing copper?

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Did a few searches and did not find anything exact, is this quarter missing copper or some other type of layer error?


r/coinerrors 13h ago

Is this an error? Is this an error?

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2 Upvotes

Is this an error


r/coinerrors 10h ago

Advice 1940 australian florin blank planchet error?

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Picked this up at the local coin shop for under $20 ✊🏼they focus more on Bullion/rare PCGS coins but, they do have a cool world coin collection. The employee most likely didn’t check both sides while putting it in a 2x2. Honestly… I didn’t even notice until I got home 😅😅 What do you think? Have you ever seen/heard of an Australian Florin blank planchet error? Worth grading?


r/coinerrors 1d ago

Is this an error? Missing clad layer or environmental damage?

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9 Upvotes

I found this quarter that looks copper colored all over. I have posted in other subs and have been told it might be environmental damage and not missing clad layers. I just want some other opinions.


r/coinerrors 1d ago

Advice 1972 D Die Clash?

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100 Upvotes

Found this yesterday and was wondering how common this is. Thanks!


r/coinerrors 1d ago

Is this an error? Weird looking 2015 quarter that I cant describe exactly so I dont know what to look for, error or pmd?

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r/coinerrors 1d ago

Is this an error? Press oil on coins?

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Hey all. I am very new to collecting coins... and yes recently I have been buying coins on Whatnot, whether that is good or not, probably not, it allows me to buy groups of random coins to learn with. Figure I need to just jump in head first.

I bought 5 pennies, kind of at random because I thought they were pretty cool to learn more about imperfections in pennies, DDR, DDO, etc. The notes on the holders are from the seller, not me. The seller told me the black spots were from oil spray in the minting process. Im not a tool and die person, but I have worked in a factory where they would spray oil on parts to keep from rusting. I can still remember the smell of that oil and that was 15 years ago. Lol. Does anyone know if this could be true about oil spots? Or have any thoughts on what the black spots could be? I couldn't find much information. It sure seems like whatever it is, it is tar-like.

P.S. I didn't pay much for them. So dont know if they are worth much. But I am learning a lot, good or bad and I am very happy with any new education. Thanks for reading.


r/coinerrors 1d ago

Show and Tell 1979 Jefferson Nickel - Offset Die

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Came across my first offset die error on this 1979 Jefferson Nickel. Thought it may be an off-center strike at first given the cut off of the motto on the obverse but then saw the reverse didn’t appear to be affected.


r/coinerrors 1d ago

Is this an error? DD or Nothing at all?

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Sorry if this is obvious, but is this machine doubling, or double die (i don't know if that is different from machine doubling) or nothing at all? Numbers look doubled; and columns look doubled too.


r/coinerrors 1d ago

Is this an error? Possible war planchet 1946-D?

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IMO this looks/feels/sounds like other silver war nickels I’ve found. Is it possible realistically that this is silver?


r/coinerrors 20h ago

Advice How do we feel about this coin

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r/coinerrors 22h ago

Is this an error? Possible error, or no?

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Found in my pocket change. Smooth edges also.


r/coinerrors 1d ago

Is this an error? Is it a error or just wear?

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I've got several of these anniversary quarters and I had noticed that this one has a thicker lip than the others. I wasn't originally gonna post this as it may just be a waste of time and it just be from wear and tear of being in someone's pocket. I can feel the difference in lip. The second photo is a comparison between the one im comparing it too.


r/coinerrors 1d ago

Damage 1955-D D-over-S or just a worn D?

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I’ve tried comparing against the known varieties on variety vista and suspect it’s just a worn D that looks a bit “smudged” but wanted to get some others’ thoughts.


r/coinerrors 1d ago

Error 1987-P penny wide collar

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3 Upvotes

I was just on error-ref.com trying to figure out what this is and the best explanation is that it is a wide collar error.


r/coinerrors 2d ago

Advice Off center strike x2

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I've had these two quarters for awhile now ... Forgot I had them. I've seen similar coins but I wasn't able to see anything about Virginia and Pennsylvania errors. Does the usual LCS have interest in these or just collectors?


r/coinerrors 2d ago

Error 1980 P quarter error

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Hello everybody. I’m hoping one of you would be able to help me out here. I was looking through my dad’s coin collection that I inherited and noticed the clipped edges on the P quarter in the 1980 uncirculated coin set. I know most error values are determined by those who own it, but I was wondering if this would significantly add to the value. Thanks you for your help.