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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Marshall, post: 7913392, member: 21705&quot;]The difference is in how it was made. There are a couple things which make it desirable and thus valuable.</p><p><br /></p><p>One are MINT caused variations or errors. These are divided into several categories, but broad categories are planchet related, die related and stamping related.</p><p><br /></p><p>The values are all over the place, but a popular doubled die will often be worth 1000 times or more than a mechanical doubling of the same date and mint. This is why expertise is often sought.</p><p><br /></p><p>The second fall into the Artistic category like Hobo Nickels and Potty Dollars. These have value as works of art.</p><p><br /></p><p>Coins with Post Mint Damage (PMD) from plating, coating, damage by machines, corrosion, etc. have interesting looks, but little or no premium over face value.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is the absolute basics of valuation. It goes far beyond this, but it&#039;s a start to answering your question.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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