Which are errors, which are varieties? 1869/69 Indian Head Cent 1922 Lincoln Cent No D, Strong Reverse 1955 DDO Lincoln Cent 1972 Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Obverse 2023 Lincoln Shield Cent Extra V 1914/3 Buffalo Nickel 1937-D Buffalo Nickel 3 Legs 1938-D over S Buffalo Nickel 2005-D Jefferson Nickel Westward Journey Speared Bison 1945-S Mercury Dime Micro S 1982 Roosevelt Dime Clad No P Mintmark Strong 2004-D State & Territories Quarter WI Extra Leaf High/Low 1955 Franklin Half Bugs Bunny 1982-P Kennedy Half Dollar Clad No "FG" 1971-D Eisenhower Dollar "Friendly Eagle" 1979-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar Wide Rim 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar Wounded Eagle Presidential Dollar/Native American Dollar with Missing Edge Lettering
The 1955 Bugs Bunny is a Die Clash - Error Presidential Dollar Missing Edge Lettering - Error All the others are Varieties Here is a quick definition on the difference The difference between mint errors and varieties lies in their origins and characteristics: Mint Errors: These occur during the minting process and are typically the result of human or mechanical mistakes. Examples include off-center strikes, double strikes, and clipped planchets. Varieties: These are intentional or unintentional changes to the design of the dies used to strike coins. Varieties are often characterized by unique die markings or design alterations that occur before the coins are struck. In summary, mint errors are mistakes made during the striking process, while varieties are changes to the die itself that can be recognized before any coins are struck.
Some good websites PCGS - Varieties vs Mint Errors: What’s the Difference? NGC - Variety vs. Mint Error | NGC
They are all considered varieties, An error usually is a one-of-a-kind coin. Yes, there can be different stages of the error such as when a clash happens. But the majority of the time they happen until the problem is fixed. Many of the coins you posted are in fact errors, but the dies produced many coins that all resemble each other, making them varieties.
the 42/41 Philly was created from the working die being pressed by a 41 and a 42 hub making it also a Doubled die. Although it is an error by the US mint. There are many exact coins in the same die stage. Thus, making it a collectable variety. The 42/41 is a very common coin in circ condition. It only becomes rare in MS.
