When it comes to the value of a penny struck on a dime planchet (often referred to as a “penny dime error” or “wrong planchet” error), it can vary significantly depending on several factors:
- Year and mint mark: Certain years or mints can be rarer for this error. For example, a 1959-D Lincoln Cent struck on a silver dime planchet is mentioned as a desirable combination.
- Composition: Whether it’s a clad dime planchet or a silver one, like in the 1959-D example, will affect its value.
- Strike quality: A weak strike or areas where the design is incomplete due to insufficient metal from the smaller dime planchet can be present.
- Centering: A well-centered strike, where the cent’s design is more completely present on the dime planchet, would be more desirable.
- Mint state (MS) grades: Uncirculated coins in excellent condition (like MS61 or MS63) will be more valuable than circulated or lower-graded examples.
- Certification: Coins certified and graded by reputable third-party grading services like PCGS or NGC can fetch higher prices due to assured authenticity and condition.
- Rarity: Wrong planchet errors, especially certain combinations, are generally quite rare, increasing their value.
- Collector interest: Certain errors or combinations generate more interest among collectors, driving up demand and price.
- A 1959-D Lincoln Cent struck on a silver dime planchet graded MS61 PCGS was sold by Heritage Auctions.
- Another 1959-D Lincoln Cent on dime planchet graded MS63 PCGS sold for $2,115 in 2013.
- A 1959-P Lincoln Cent struck on a dime planchet graded MS64 PCGS sold for $1,997.50 in 2013.
- Comparison to similar sold examples: Searching auction results or online sales of similar coins is a good way to gauge value.
- Professional grading and appraisal: To determine the precise value of a specific coin, it’s highly recommended to have it professionally graded and authenticated by a reputable coin grading service. This involves submitting the coin to the service, where it undergoes a thorough examination and receives a grade based on its condition and other factors.
What error dimes are valuable?
From my experience, 1965 10C – Struck on a Silver Planchet. …
1969-D 10C Missing Clad Layer. …
1970-D 10C Struck 50% Off-Center. …
1980-P 10C – Struck on a Defective Copper Core Planchet. …
1996-P 10C – Broadstruck with Obverse Brockage. …
1999-D 10C – Broadstruck on a Cent Planchet. …
Bonus: 1942/1 10C – MS67+
What is a rare penny with a dime back?
Today, some Lincoln pennies can make you thousands of dollars on their own, and the reason, ironically, is that they were mistakenly produced with dime reverses. The penny in question is called the 2001-D Lincoln cent mule error coin. It is so rare that it has twice sold at auction for more than $100,000.
What dime is worth $2000 today?
The 1796 Draped Bust Dime is a true rarity, produced in quantities of over 22,000 by the Philadelphia Mint just four years after the Mint began production in general. These extremely rare coins have sold for between $2000 and $50,000, depending on their condition.
How much is a penny dime worth?
I can help with that. The value of each coin is:
A penny is worth 1 cent. A nickel is worth 5 cents. A dime is worth 10 cents.