How much is a misspelled coin worth?
James Williams
Updated on April 08, 2026
Depending on the type of coin, relative over-width of the coin, and the centering of the design, coins with broadstrike errors are worth anywhere from $5 to over $200.
What are misprinted coins worth?
Off Center Strikes
| Coin | 20-40% | 40-90% |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Cent (1859-1909) | $40 | $75 |
| Lincoln Cents (copper) (1909-1982) | $5. | $5. |
| Lincoln Cents (zinc) (1982- ) | $2. | $2. |
| Steel Cents (1943) | $100. | $500 – $750. |
How do you know if a coin has an error?
Common places to notice such an error include the chin, eyes, and ears. Look for any cracks, cuds (or blobs covering an image, word, date, etc.), or missing elements on the images. Turn the coin from top to bottom (no, side-to-side will not work), if your coin was right side up before, it should be right side up now.
How are error coins struck at the Mint?
To learn how errors occur, see U.S. Mint Error Coins. Coins that have been struck outside the collar that holds the coin in place when it is struck. The coin is incorrectly centered with part of the design missing.
What do you call a coin that is struck with the wrong die?
A “mule” is a coin where one of the sides has been struck with the wrong die. And that’s what happened with some of The Royal Mint’s 2014 Year of the Horse coins.
Are there filled die errors on proof coins?
Filled die errors on Proof coins, however, can bring a nice premium, since it is very rare that defective coins make it through the careful Proof quality-control process.
What makes an off center strike error coin valuable?
The coin is incorrectly centered with part of the design missing, thus revealing a certain amount of blank planchet space. Off center strike error coins can vary in value based on how far off center they are struck, and it what orientation. For instance, coins with missing dates or digits are not as desirable as those with the full date showing.
