
Head facing right, flanked by stars / LIBERTY / 1794Ĭoin value in F condition - $1,500-2,500 (rare valuable coin)ĭraped bust right, flanked by stars / LIBERTY / 1797Ĭoin value in F condition - $30,000-40,000 (rare valuable coin) Double Die is the most common error, but potentially the coin can be struck even 3 or more times.» 1/2 dollar US half dollar coins catalogĮdge: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR Double Die - when the die strikes the planchet more than one time its a multiple die strike error. In good condition these can sell for $100 to $300 USD. This error is referred to as clipped or curved clip planchet. Clipped Planchet - when the die strikes the edge of a coin it clips it and looks like a cookie cutter was taken to the edge.

More common 1966 Quarter Errors include Struck Through - when a foreign object is inserted between the planchet and the die the item will then be struck into the quarter leaving a permanent indentation. These have sold for on average $500 with inflation calculated in. Because a quarter die is larger than a dime planchet about 20% of this coin will be missing if not more. Quarter Struck on Dime Planchet - like the other planchet errors listed above the 1966 Quarter was accidentally struck on the wrong blank (planchet). These have sold for on average $550 in the past. It will still however have the same color as a regular issue quarter. Like the struck on 5C error this coin will be missing a portion of the lettering or numbers on the top or bottom. Struck on Five Cent Planchet - this is essentially a 1966 quarter that has been transposed onto a nickel planchet (blank). The average selling price in the past has been near $900. This is due to the fact that the quarter area is larger than that of the wheat cent for the year. It will also be missing a portion of the rim of the coin and likely much of the lettering. Let us give you the skinny on 1966 25C Struck on Cent Planchet - this error was struck on a 1966 1C planchet and is red in color. Looking for more details on errors? Then look no further.

The most prolific 1966 quarter errors are DDR (Double Die Reverse), Multi Strikes, struck on nickel planchet, struck on dime planchet, struck on cent planchet (reddish color), and struck through. No official proofs were issued this year, there are however SP specimens and those have been priced below as well. The Mint ceased minting of Silver Quarters in 1964.


The 1966 Quarters are 91.67% Copper, and just 8.33% Nickel.
