This page serves as a key resource for collectors, focusing on the practical skill of how to identify error coins. It acts as a central hub for articles and guides that explain what to look for, the tools needed (like magnification), and how to distinguish valuable genuine mint errors from common post-mint damage or worthless novelty coins.

By providing clear, educational content on this popular topic, American Rarities positions itself as a knowledgeable and trustworthy authority. This strategy attracts a wide range of collectors who believe they may have found a valuable error, encouraging them to seek a professional appraisal from an expert source to confirm their find.

Read more about the article What’s My “Double Stamped” Coin Worth? A Guide to Mint Errors
Iconic 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent

What’s My “Double Stamped” Coin Worth? A Guide to Mint Errors

Have you found a coin with doubled letters, numbers, or images? Many people refer to these as "double stamped" coins, and they can be one of the most exciting and…

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Read more about the article Die Varieties and Error Coins. How to know them and collect them.
An example of a 1970-D Lincoln cent struck significantly off-center, creating a valuable and sought-after mint error.

Die Varieties and Error Coins. How to know them and collect them.

How to Identify and Collect Coin Die Varieties and Errors A Collector's Guide to Die Varieties and Error Coins For many, a coin is just a coin. But for the…

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