Tagged: Damaged Coins
Is your coin a rare mint error or is it just damaged? Discover how to identify post-mint damage vs. authentic mint errors, run diagnostic weight tests, and evaluate rim nicks, etc.
Have A Quarter Without Ridges? Broadstrike Error Quarter Values
Find out here if your quarter without ridges is a valuable quarter error or not. Plus, smooth edge quarter values for all broadstrike error quarters dated 1964 and newer.
The Ultimate Checklist Of Rare Error Pennies Worth Money
What is an error penny -- and how much are error pennies worth? Our penny error list shows you which penny errors to look for, common & rare error pennies, unique pennies that look like errors but are not, and how much they're all worth!
Are Old Coin Supplies Damaging Your Collection?
Thinking of buying old coin collecting supplies such as books, folders, albums, or display cases? A coin expert's opinion before you buy used coin supplies.
Coin Damage vs. Mint Errors: PMD, PSD & Value
Post Mint Damage (or Post Strike Damage) refers to any damage a coin has suffered after leaving the U.S. Mint -- including scratches, dings, holes, bumps, nicks, and gouges. See how to tell damaged coins apart from error coins, plus the value of damaged coins.
Dark Coin Value: See How Much Your Dark Toned And Discolored Coins Are Worth Here
Got any dark toned coins or discolored coins? See which dark coins are rare and valuable error coins. Also, find out how much your dark coin is worth here!
Warning: Don’t Use Old Plastic Coin Holders Made With PVC (See Why + The Best Non-PVC Coin Holders)
Coin collectors should be wary of using old plastic coin holders, because many of those made years ago contain PVC. Coin PVC damage is serious.
Appraising Coins To Find Their True Value: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Coins Appraised
Wondering if the coins you've got are rare or valuable? Before you get your coins appraised, here are the 5 important steps to follow when appraising coins.
What To Look For In Damaged Coins – Example: Is This A Nickel Error Coin Or Post-Mint Damage?
Is this unusual looking U.S. nickel a legit nickel error coin or just a damaged coin? Here’s how to tell a valuable error coin from one that's simply been damaged after it left the Mint.
Photos Of Damaged Coins – These Are The Kinds Of Coins To Avoid Collecting!
Damaged coins come in a variety of conditions. Some damaged coins have been cleaned while others are bent or have holes. Take a look at the graphic photos of some damaged coins so you can see what types of coins you'll want to avoid buying!
Coins With Bubbles: How To Tell If Yours Is An Error Coin Or A Damaged Coin & How Much Coins With Bubbles In Them Are Worth
Find coins with bubbles in them? Want to know if they're just damaged or real error coins worth a lot of money? Here's how to tell & how much they're worth.
What Are Counterstamped Coins? Do People Collect Them? How Much Are They Worth?
Found a coin with an odd marking on it? It might be a counterstamp! This article will tell you what counterstamped coins are, why they exist, and how much they're worth.
4 Types Of Clipped Planchet Error Coins & How Much They’re Worth [A Must-Read If You Have Coins With Straight- Or Crescent-Shaped Edges]
Find a coin with a straight edge or a crescent-shaped edge? It may be a clipped planchet error coin that was mis-cut at the Mint! See the 4 types of clipped planchet error coins, how they're made, and how much they're worth.