What coins to look for when sorting changes?

Some rare coins, including these 15, can be worth a nice chunk of change.

• 1943 LINCOLN HEAD COPPER PENNY.
• 1955 DOUBLED DIE PENNY.
• 2004 WISCONSIN STATE QUARTER WITH EXTRA LEAF.
• 2009 KEW GARDENS 50P COIN.
• 2005 “IN GOD WE RUST” KANSAS STATE QUARTER.
• 2000 AUSTRALIAN $1/10 MULE.
• 2008 UNDATED 20P COIN.

How do I know if my change is worth anything?

How to detect: Look for a clear doubling of the entire obverse (“heads” side) except for the mint mark. If the mint mark is doubled, it is probably a case of strike doubling, rather than a doubled die, which isn’t worth much.

What is the rarest mint on a coin?

5 of the Most Valuable U.S. Coins

• 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar. Mint mark: No mint mark. Face value: $1.
• 1913 Liberty Head Nickel. Mint mark: None. Face value: $.05.
• 1870 S Seated Liberty Dollar. Mint mark: S. Face value: $1.
• 1927 D St Gaudens Double Eagle. Mint mark: D. Face value: $20.
• 1838 O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Mint mark: O.

How do you identify collectible coins?

Look for die cracks and missing elements. Pay special attention to the words and edges of images. Look for strike mistakes such as doubling, cracks or missing sections. Tilting the coin in the light may pick up errors you don’t see head-on.

Are all S mint mark coins proofs?

In 1968, the mint started producing coins with mint marks again. Most post-1968 proof coins feature the S mintmark. Since 1975, San Francisco has only struck coins for collectors and investors, with the proof set being its main product (one major exception is the Susan B.

Are US Mint coins worth anything?

A glance at the pricing data reveals all mint sets made from 1947 through 1953 still in their original government packaging are worth $1,000 or more. Mint sets made from 1954 through 1958, which are more common, are also valuable, selling for about $450 and up.

What are the mint marks on coins?

Mint marks are letters that identify where a coin was made. They hold the maker responsible for the quality of a coin. When the U.S. used precious metals such as gold and silver to make circulating coins, a commission evaluated the metal compositions and quality of coins from each of the Mint facilities.

Which state quarters have mint errors?

Statehood Quarters Collection Statehood Quarter Error Coins

• 2005-P Minnesota Doubled Die Quarter (Extra Tree) Minnesota Quarter. design. Error not depicted.
• 2005-P Kansas Filled Die Quarter (“IN GOD WE RUST”) Kansas Quarter. design. Error not depicted.
• 2006-P Nevada Clipped Planchet Quarter. Nevada Quarter. design.