1984
1984 Double Ear Lincoln Penny. Photo Courtesy: coinpage.com.
What is a double ear on a penny?
A doubling during the minting process gave Abe Lincoln’s engraved portrait an extra earlobe. Estimated value: $25 to $250. Find this Pin and more on Coins by Michelle Diamond. Valuable Pennies.
What are the rarest dates for pennies?
What follows are the 11 through 25th most valuable pennies:
- 1917 doubled die Lincoln Wheat Penny, $1,350.
- 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny, $1,025.
- 1869/9 Indian Head penny, $865.
- 1858/7 Flying Eagle penny, $760.
- 1914-D Lincoln Wheat Penny, $760.
- 1909-S Indian Head penny, $750.
- 1872 Indian Head penny, $625.
Where is the one cent error on 1983 doubled die Penny?
With the 1983 doubled die penny, the error is noticeable on its backside where the phrase “ONE CENT” is printed. Note: It may be difficult to spot with the naked eye, but upon placing the coin under 10x magnification, it should be clear that there are two layers of words.
Is the 1984 Lincoln Memorial Penny obverse or obverse?
This doubling on the 1984 Lincoln cent is less noticeable, but it is still very pronounced if you know where to look. Begin by looking at the ear on Lincoln’s head. If there are two earlobes, then you have a 1984 doubled-die obverse Lincoln penny. When looking at the coin, make sure you use proper lighting.
What does a double die Penny look like?
A “double-die” is coin-speak for a coin that was struck twice, usually while the machine was moving or vibrating or to correct for a weak first strike, producing an outlined look on some details of the coin. The more obviously it doesn’t look like a “normal” penny, the more valuable.
Why is there a second earlobe on a Lincoln Memorial Penny?
Without proper lighting, a reflection from the coin’s surface near the ear lobe could give the illusion that there is a second earlobe. In 1992 new reverse dies were being prepared for use in making new pennies.
