8 Rarest U.S. Mint Error Coins Ever Produced

1943 Copper Lincoln Cent: A wartime error coin struck in copper instead of the intended zinc-coated steel.

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1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent: Features dramatic doubling on the obverse, especially visible on the date and lettering.

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1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo Nickel: An over-polished die error that removed one of the buffalo's legs, making it highly collectible.

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2000 Sacagawea Dollar on Washington Quarter Planchet: A rare minting error where the Sacagawea design was struck

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1969-S Lincoln Cent with Doubled Die Obverse: Notable for significant doubling on the date and "LIBERTY"

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1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime: An error where the dime was produced without the "P" mint mark, making it unique.

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1999 Wide AM Lincoln Cent: Features a wider gap between the "A" and "M" in "America" on the reverse, increasing its value.

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1992 Close AM Lincoln Cent: An error coin where the letters "A" and "M" in "America" are close together.

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