Error Class 101

A look into the world of Die Adjustment Test Strikes. (part 3) - Prices
 

In the previous two parts of this article series, we've learned how, when and why these Test Strikes of coinage are made. (See archive for these articles)

All prices in the guide below are of known examples of Die Adjustment Test Strikes. Prices may vary from coin to coin because of strike, luster, eye appeal and if a Date is showing.

Several examples listed above rest in the American Numismatic Assc. Museum in Colorado, while others are in private collections. These Rare Test strikes can be easily confused with other errors, if your unsure, buy only Certified examples by a major certification company.

 
 
Series Known pieces Value
Half cent 0

N/A
Large cent 2 $2,500 - UP
Indian cents 3 $1,000 - UP
Lincoln cents (wheat) 10 $250 - $300
Lincoln cents (memorial) 50-100 $50 - $100
Liberty 5c 2 $1,500 - UP
Buffalo 5c 2 $2,000 - UP
Jefferson 5c 25-50 $70 - $125
Seated 10c 2 $5,000 - UP
Barber 10c 2 $5,000 - UP
Mercury 10c 4 $4,000 - UP
Roosevelt 10c (silver) 20-30 $300
Roosevelt 10c (clad) 50-70 $50
Seated 25c 1 $7,000 - UP
Stand. Lib 25c 3 $4,000
Washington 25c (silver)25-35 $350
Washington 25c (clad) 40-70 $90 - $125
Walking Lib. 50c 1 $8,000 - UP
Kennedy 50c (silver) 15-25 $350 - UP
Kennedy 50c (clad) 25-40 $150
Morgan $1 5 $10,000 - $15,000
Peace $1 6 $8,000 - $10,000
20% O/C Peace $1 1 $15,000 - $18,000
Eisenhower $1 20 $900 - $1,200
SBA $1 $600

 
 

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