Coins Worth Watching covers a wide range of coins that have actually sold recently, most of them raw and ungraded. Instead of big claims, it focused on what collectors are paying attention to right now, and what’s moving money.
Below is a breakdown of the coins discussed and why each one stood out.
(I’ll be turning many of these into individual coin reference pages over time.)
The Video
Title: RECHECK YOUR CHANGE! Once Cheap Lincoln Cent Error Worth Hundreds! POCKET CHANGE MARKET REPORT
Creator: BlueRidgeSilverhound
Published: December 21, 2025
👉 Watch the original video here:
Why This Video Matters
A few things made this one worth slowing down for:
- Most coins discussed were raw, not slabbed
- Many sales happened within the last 24–48 hours
- Errors and varieties were explained clearly, not hyped
- Prices reflected real bidding behavior, not asking prices
This is the kind of content that’s useful if you’re:
- checking pocket change
- hunting rolls
- sorting an old collection
- or just learning what collectors actually pay for
Coins Discussed in the Video
Below is a working list of the coins referenced.
Each one will eventually link to its own dedicated page.
(For now, this serves as a snapshot of what was discussed.)
Lincoln Cents
- 2025 Lincoln cent — die cracks and die chips
- 2025 Lincoln cent — doubled die obverse
- 2022 Lincoln cent — off-center / collar / alloy error
- 2015 Lincoln cent — doubled die obverse
- 2011 Lincoln cent — “lightning liberty” die crack
- 1984 Lincoln cent — 70% off-center
- 1984 Lincoln cent — large cud die break
- 1975-D Lincoln cent — incomplete punched clip
- 1955 Lincoln cent — doubled die obverse
- 1955-S Lincoln cent — “BIE” die chip
- 1952-S Lincoln cent — lamination peel
- 1940 Lincoln cent — “woody” improper alloy
Nickels
- 1996 Jefferson nickel — broadstrike
- 1979-S proof Jefferson nickel — Type 1 & Type 2 mintmarks
- 1928-S Buffalo nickel — Two Feather variety
- 1916 Buffalo nickel — Two Feather variety
Dimes
- 1982 Roosevelt dime — no mintmark
- 1964-D silver dime — clipped planchet
- 1942/1 Mercury dime — overdate
Quarters, Halves & Dollars
- 1999-P Georgia quarter — off-center strike
- 1966 Special Mint Set Kennedy half — missing FG
- 1978 Eisenhower dollar — grease strikethrough
Currency & Tokens
- 1969 $1 Federal Reserve Note — misaligned overprint with BEP rejection mark
- 1864 Civil War token — shattered and rusted dies
Group Lots
- Mixed error coin lot including off-centers, blanks, and a waffled quarter
🔍 Deeper Look at the Coins Mentioned
Below is a more detailed breakdown of the coins discussed in the video. These notes are intentionally specific, capturing how each coin was described, how it sold, and why collectors paid attention.
This section serves as a working reference and will be expanded into individual coin pages over time.
Lincoln Cents
2025 Lincoln Cent (Philadelphia): Die Crack & Die Chips
- Error: Die crack with multiple die chips
- Description: Crack and chips run from the rim into Lincoln’s coat
- Sale Type: Individual raw coin sales
- Recent Prices: Around $8–$10 (example sale: $9.26)
- Why It Matters: Early modern die failures are drawing attention, especially on a potential final-era cent
2025 Lincoln Shield Cent: Doubled Die Obverse (WDDO-006)
- Error: Doubled die obverse
- Description: Doubling visible on the “5,” bottoms of the “2”s, LIBERTY, and motto (magnification required)
- Sale Type: Auction-style sale
- Recent Price: $20.14
- Why It Matters: Significant doubling on a brand-new issue
2022 Lincoln Shield Cent: Multiple Errors
- Error: Off-center strike, partial tilted collar, improper alloy
- Description: Off-center with distorted rim and wood-grain appearance
- Sale Type: Best offer accepted
- Estimated Price: $25–$50
- Why It Matters: Multiple errors on one coin continue to command strong interest
2015 Lincoln Shield Cent: Doubled Die Obverse (WDDO-006)
- Error: Strong doubled die obverse
- Description: Clear doubling across obverse details
- Sale Type: Auction-style sale
- Recent Price: $24.84
- Why It Matters: Strength of doubling suggests long-term collector interest
2011 Lincoln Shield Cent: “Lightning Liberty” Die Crack
- Error: Die crack through LIBERTY
- Description: Crack runs through nearly every letter of LIBERTY
- Sale Type: Auction-style sale
- Recent Price: $20.78
- Why It Matters: Placement is what drives value on die crack coins
1984 Lincoln Cent: 70% Off-Center Strike
- Error: Major off-center strike
- Description: Only about 30% of the design is present
- Sale Type: Auction (26 bids)
- Recent Price: $43.99
- Why It Matters: Large off-center percentages remain highly collectible
1984 Lincoln Cent: Large Cud Die Break
- Error: Cud die break
- Description: Large raised cud between the date and TRUST
- Sale Type: Buy It Now
- Recent Price: $69.99
- Why It Matters: Large, clean cuds are trending upward
1975-D Lincoln Cent: Incomplete Punched Clip
- Error: Incomplete punched clip
- Description: Crescent-shaped indentation where the punch failed to fully cut the planchet
- Sale Type: Auction (7 bids)
- Recent Price: $162.45
- Why It Matters: Rare error type that often goes unnoticed in circulation
1955 Lincoln Cent: Doubled Die Obverse
- Error: Famous doubled die obverse
- Description: Strong doubling on date, motto, and Lincoln’s features
- Sale Type: Best offer accepted
- Estimated Price: Around $2,000
- Why It Matters: One of the cornerstone varieties of modern U.S. coinage
1955-S Lincoln Wheat Cent: “BIE” Die Chip
- Error: BIE die chip
- Description: Die chip resembling a capital “I” between B and E in LIBERTY
- Sale Type: Fixed price (eBay)
- Recent Price: $13.95
- Why It Matters: Affordable, attributed variety with steady demand
1952-S Lincoln Wheat Cent: Lamination Peel
- Error: Peeled-back lamination
- Description: Folded metal visible on the reverse near ONE CENT
- Sale Type: Fixed price
- Recent Price: $80.00
- Why It Matters: Record-level price for a raw lamination of this size
1940 Lincoln Wheat Cent: “Woody” Improper Alloy
- Error: Improper alloy mix
- Description: Strong wood-grain striations on both sides
- Sale Type: Auction-style sale
- Recent Price: $16.26
- Why It Matters: Dramatic woodies continue gaining collector interest
Nickels
1996 Jefferson Nickel (Philadelphia): Broadstrike
- Error: Broadstrike
- Description: Oversized coin with no rim and strong reverse steps
- Sale Type: Best offer accepted
- Estimated Price: $80–$100
- Why It Matters: Visually dramatic mint error
1979-S Proof Jefferson Nickel: Type 1 & Type 2 Mintmarks
- Variety: Type 1 (Blob S) and Type 2 (Clear S)
- Description: Two-coin proof set showing both mintmark styles
- Sale Type: Fixed price
- Recent Price: $7.35
- Why It Matters: Educational and collectible comparison set
1928-S Buffalo Nickel: Two Feather Variety
- Variety: Two Feather (FS-41)
- Description: Third feather polished away or extremely weak
- Sale Type: Auction-style sale
- Recent Price: $11.00
- Why It Matters: Tougher date for this variety
1916 Buffalo Nickel: Two Feather Variety
- Variety: Two Feather
- Description: Missing third feather; higher-grade example
- Sale Type: Buy It Now
- Recent Price: $82.14
- Why It Matters: Condition-driven premium on a popular variety
Dimes
1982 Roosevelt Dime: No Mintmark
- Error: Missing P mintmark
- Description: Business strike lacking the expected mintmark
- Sale Type: Auction-style sale
- Recent Price: $225.95
- Why It Matters: Only circulating strike with a missing mintmark
1964-D Silver Dime: Clipped Planchet
- Error: Disc clip
- Description: Crescent-shaped metal missing from the edge
- Sale Type: Auction (25 bids)
- Recent Price: $35.95
- Why It Matters: Final-year 90% silver circulation issue
1942/1 Mercury Dime: Overdate
- Variety: 2 over 1 overdate
- Description: Underlying “1” visible beneath the “2”
- Sale Type: Auction (42 bids)
- Recent Price: $397.70
- Why It Matters: Classic variety with strong collector demand
Quarters, Halves & Dollars
1999-P Georgia Statehood Quarter: Off-Center Strike
- Error: Off-center strike
- Description: Approximately 7–10% off-center
- Sale Type: Auction-style sale
- Recent Price: $32.45
- Why It Matters: State quarter errors remain steady
1966 Special Mint Set Kennedy Half: Missing FG
- Error: Missing designer initials
- Description: No FG on reverse; SMS issue
- Sale Type: Fixed price
- Recent Price: $354.95
- Why It Matters: Only SMS Kennedy where this occurs
1978 Eisenhower Dollar: Grease Strikethrough
- Error: Grease-filled die strikethrough
- Description: Weak or missing details on obverse
- Sale Type: Auction-style sale
- Recent Price: $36.15
- Why It Matters: Popular with large-coin error specialists
Currency & Tokens
1969 $1 Federal Reserve Note: Misaligned Overprint with BEP Mark
- Error: Shifted overprint with red BEP rejection mark
- Description: Serial numbers/seals shifted; red crayon QC mark
- Sale Type: Auction (13 bids)
- Recent Price: $100.99
- Why It Matters: Rare combination of printing error and quality mark
1864 Civil War Token: Shattered & Rusted Dies
- Error: Shattered obverse die / rusted reverse die
- Description: Heavy die breaks through date and portrait
- Sale Type: Auction-style sale
- Recent Price: $54.28
- Why It Matters: Strong historical and visual appeal
Mixed Lots
Group Lot: Multiple Error Coins (12 Pieces)
- Errors Included: Off-centers, blank planchets, waffled quarter
- Sale Type: Auction (26 bids)
- Recent Price: $65.78
- Why It Matters: Buyer likely did well on individual standout errors
How I’m Using Videos Like This
Videos like this help surface coins that:
- collectors are actively bidding on
- don’t always get written about
- deserve a clear, standalone reference
Each coin mentioned here will eventually get:
- its own page
- identification notes
- and a running market snapshot
That makes it easier to come back later and check details without scrubbing through a video again.
Related Reference
This post is part of the Coin Market Notes project, where I document real coins discussed in collector videos and current market activity.
👉 View the Coin Market Notes hub
Coming Next
Over the next few updates, I’ll be breaking out individual posts for many of the coins listed above, starting with:
- major Lincoln cent errors
- popular dime varieties
- standout modern mint mistakes
If you’re working through rolls or collections, bookmark this page and check back.
Disclaimer
The information on this page is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It reflects observations, research, and personal notes based on publicly discussed coins, collector videos, and recent market activity.
This content is not financial, investment, or legal advice. Coin values can change quickly and depend on many factors, including condition, authenticity, market demand, and timing.
While I make every effort to be accurate, mistakes can happen. Always verify important details independently and consult a qualified professional if you are making financial or investment decisions.
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