Cherrypickers' Guide Change Requests
All page numbers and die numbers are from:
Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins
Fifth Edition, Volume 1, by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton - Whitman Publishing, 2009.
Incorrect Listings
PP.90-91 - Listing numbers are incorrect for one page or the other
All of these are listed with four digit sequential 'identifier' numbers. As explained on page 'xvi', the four digit numbers
are for subsequent major types of a given denomination and year. Two of these varieties have the VDB reverse (those on P.90),
and two of them do not (those on P.91). The identifiers should be changed on one or the other page to reflect this difference.
My recommendation is that since the VDB coins were issued first, they should have the three digit identifiers, and the VDB
reverse coins should have four digit identifiers in the 1000s.
Listing Omitted
no page # - FS-01-1912S-501 omitted.
This is a nice repunched mintmark that should be added to the book. It is just as nice as
FS-01-1909S-1501, although not quite as scarce. Values are indicative of actual sales where possible.
Cross references:
coppercoins: 1912S-1MM-001
CONECA: RPM-001
NCADD: WRPM-001
Values for this variety:
| |
VF-20 |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| variety |
$60.00 |
$150.00 |
$200.00 |
$300.00 |
$350.00 |
$2,200.00 |
| normal |
$45.00 |
$90.00 |
$125.00 |
$200.00 |
$275.00 |
$2,000.00 |
Typographical Error
P.95 - VF Value typographical error for FS-01-1917-101.
The VF value for this listing was erroneously entered as $10. It should be closer to $600.
Adjustment to Values
P.98 - Values for FS-01-1927-101 are incorrectly undervalued:
This variety is extremely difficult to locate and is a very nice variety in higher grades - i.e. quite obvious doubled die.
I believe the values printed in the book are too low for this variety:
| |
VF-20 |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$5.00 |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
$150.00 |
| correct: |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
$90.00 |
$125.00 |
$250.00 |
Image Omitted
P.100 - There is no image for FS-01-1930D-501.
We can provide a decent image of this variety.
Listing Error
P.101 - Information incorrect for FS-01-1934-101.
The description for this variety states that it is "The remains of a secondary 3 and 4," whereas overlays
have since proven that this is the secondary remains of an offset 9 and 3.
Listing Omitted
no page # - FS-01-1942S-102 omitted.
This doubled die is rather scarce and is very popular. It should be included in the book. Values are indicative of actual sales where possible.
Cross references:
coppercoins: 1942S-1DO-002
CONECA: DDO-002 (2-O-IV)
NCADD: unknown
Values for this variety:
| |
VF-20 |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| variety |
$10.00 |
$18.00 |
$25.00 |
$35.00 |
$60.00 |
$100.00 |
| normal |
$0.60 |
$0.80 |
$1.00 |
$3.50 |
$6.00 |
$18.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.112 - Values for FS-01-1943D-501 are incorrectly undervalued:
This variety is quite rare, and since its recognition in the Red Book and with the major grading services, it has
exploded in value, which is not reflected in the book. I believe the values for these to be far higher than what is printed.
| |
VF-20 |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$25.00 |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
$100.00 |
$250.00 |
| correct: |
$50.00 |
$90.00 |
$150.00 |
$250.00 |
$500.00 |
$950.00 |
Listing Omitted
no page # - FS-01-1943D-801 omitted.
This doubled die is very strange, not well known, and deserves exposure. It has plenty of character, and very few examples are known to exist. Values are indicative of actual sales where possible.
Cross references:
coppercoins: 1943D-1DR-004
CONECA: DDR-006 (6-R-II)
NCADD: unknown
Values for this variety:
| |
VF-20 |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| variety |
$15.00 |
$20.00 |
$40.00 |
$60.00 |
$90.00 |
$150.00 |
| normal |
$0.35 |
$0.50 |
$0.65 |
$1.25 |
$6.00 |
$17.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.114 - Values for FS-01-1944D-511 are incorrectly undervalued:
This variety is highly popular and very rare in higher grades.
I believe the values printed in the book are too low for this variety:
| |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$150.00 |
$165.00 |
$275.00 |
$375.00 |
$900.00 |
| correct: |
$175.00 |
$200.00 |
$325.00 |
$500.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.115 - Values for FS-01-1944D-512 are incorrectly overvalued:
This variety is significantly easier to locate than FS-01-1944D-511, and is less popular.
I believe the values printed in the book are too high in some grades for this variety:
| |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$75.00 |
$95.00 |
$150.00 |
$300.00 |
$600.00 |
| correct: |
$60.00 |
$75.00 |
$100.00 |
$250.00 |
$350.00 |
Listing Omitted
no page # - 1946S inverted 'knob tail' mintmark omitted.
An obvious inverted mintmark exists for this issue which happens to be the scarcest mintmark type for
the year - the 'ball serif' or 'knob-tail' mintmark. I believe this variety should be added to the guide. Values follow:
| |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| variety |
$20.00 |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
$100.00 |
$175.00 |
| normal |
$0.25 |
$0.35 |
$0.75 |
$1.50 |
$8.00 |
Listing Omitted
no page # - 1956D D&S OMM omitted...previously listed as FS-01-1956D-511
Although somewhat controversial and delisted by CONECA, I still believe this to be a genuine OMM and submit that
it should be added to the book.
Cross references:
coppercoins: 1956D-1OM-001
CONECA: delisted
NCADD: WDMM-001
Values for this variety:
| |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| variety |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
$80.00 |
$140.00 |
$200.00 |
| normal |
$0.05 |
$0.10 |
$0.35 |
$0.75 |
$2.50 |
Listing Possibility
no page # - 1969S 1c counter clash on reverse
I have never seen or found one of these, but they are popular and very difficult to obtain. I don't have current
value information or a photo that belongs to me, but if you'd like to consider adding this one contact either
Ken Potter or Brian Allen for a good image.
Adjustment to Values
P.139 - Values for FS-01-1970S-101 are incorrectly undervalued:
Publicity is increasing for this variety since the major grading services have been recognizing it and grading examples.
I believe the values printed in the book are too low for this variety:
| |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65RB |
| in book: |
$750.00 |
$1,250.00 |
$6,500.00 |
$10,000.00 |
$18,000.00 |
| correct: |
$4,500.00 |
$8,000.00 |
$12,000.00 |
$16,000.00 |
$25,000.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.146 - Values for FS-01-1972-101 are incorrectly undervalued:
In some cases the values for this die are too low:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$240.00 |
$300.00 |
$360.00 |
$400.00 |
| correct: |
$250.00 |
$300.00 |
$375.00 |
$500.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.147 - Values for FS-01-1972-102 are incorrectly undervalued:
In some cases the values for this die are too low:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$10.00 |
$25.00 |
$35.00 |
$50.00 |
| correct: |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.148 - Values for FS-01-1972-103 are incorrectly undervalued:
In some cases the values for this die are too low:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$3.00 |
$6.00 |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
| correct: |
$6.00 |
$8.00 |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.148 - Values for FS-01-1972-104 are incorrectly undervalued:
This is by far the scarcest of any 1972 doubled die known, as is stated in the book - but the values are
still too low.
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$150.00 |
$275.00 |
$350.00 |
$500.00 |
| correct: |
$200.00 |
$400.00 |
$650.00 |
$900.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.149 - Values for FS-01-1972-105 are incorrectly undervalued:
Because this is one of a 'set' and people are trying to assemble a set, and because this one is the newest
of the group and is rather minor and difficult to locate, I believe the values to be too low as printed.
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$1.00 |
$2.00 |
$3.00 |
$10.00 |
| correct: |
$3.00 |
$4.00 |
$7.00 |
$12.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.149 - Values for FS-01-1972-106 are incorrectly undervalued:
In some cases the values for this die are too low:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$3.00 |
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$10.00 |
| correct: |
$6.00 |
$8.00 |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.150 - Values for FS-01-1972-107 are incorrectly undervalued:
In some cases the values for this die are too low:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$3.00 |
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$10.00 |
| correct: |
$8.00 |
$10.00 |
$18.00 |
$25.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.150 - Values for FS-01-1972-108 are incorrectly undervalued:
In some cases the values for this die are too low:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$3.00 |
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$25.00 |
| correct: |
$6.00 |
$8.00 |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.151 - Values for FS-01-1972-109 are incorrectly undervalued:
This die is more scarce than many believe. They very seldom come up for sale, and are very difficult to locate.
In some cases the values for this die are too low:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$3.00 |
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$25.00 |
| correct: |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.153 - Values for FS-01-1982-1801 are incorrectly undervalued:
This is a major doubled die on the reverse of the scarcest 1982 issued cent (Philadelphia mint small date zinc). Plating problems, attrition, and
the fact that it took a quarter century to find the first example make it likely that not many of these will ever be found, making this issue
exceedingly rare and very highly valuable. There are currently only two pieces known, neither are uncirculated.
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$15.00 |
$20.00 |
$50.00 |
$95.00 |
| correct: |
$375.00 |
$450.00 |
$700.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Listing Omitted
no page # - 1988P with 1989P reverse.
Transitional reverses are gaining a lot of attention of late, and this is a rather new discovery. These are 1988 cents
with the 1989 style reverse. Difference is mainly in the shape and size of the deisgner's initials (FG). Values follow:
| |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| variety |
$30.00 |
$60.00 |
$90.00 |
$150.00 |
$200.00 |
| normal |
$0.01 |
$0.03 |
$0.10 |
$0.50 |
$1.00 |
Listing Omitted
no page # - 1988D with 1989D reverse.
This is the same as the previous addition with the exception that this is Denver mint and is quite a bit more scarce.
So far fewer than a half dozen have been reported. Values follow:
| |
EF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| variety |
$60.00 |
$100.00 |
$150.00 |
$250.00 |
$400.00 |
| normal |
$0.01 |
$0.03 |
$0.10 |
$0.50 |
$1.00 |
Listing Omitted
no page # - FS-01-1992-901 was omitted:
This variety has been confirmed and should be listed in any reference in which FS-01-1992D-901 is listed.
Values for this variety:
| AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| $125.00 |
$175.00 |
$250.00 |
$400.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.158 - FS-01-1992D-901 is incorrectly listed and is undervalued:
This variety is not a proof reverse variety, as all business strike and proof cents from 1992 had the same reverse.
This variety should be listed as, "Reverse of 1993".
It is also undervalued:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$25.00 |
$35.00 |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
| correct: |
$125.00 |
$175.00 |
$250.00 |
$400.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.160 - Values for FS-01-1997-101 are incorrectly overvalued:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$175.00 |
$250.00 |
$350.00 |
$500.00 |
| correct: |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
$125.00 |
$175.00 |
Listing Omitted
no page # - FS-01-1998S-901 is not listed:
This variety is in very high demand and should be listed. This is the scarcest of the proof 'transitional' reverse issues.
Values follow:
| PF-64 |
PF-65 |
PF-66 |
PF-67 |
| $500.00 |
$600.00 |
$800.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.161 - Values for FS-01-1999-901 are incorrectly undervalued:
| |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| in book: |
$150.00 |
$175.00 |
$250.00 |
$350.00 |
| correct: |
$175.00 |
$200.00 |
$300.00 |
$500.00 |
Adjustment to Values
P.161 - Values for FS-01-1999S-901 are incorrectly overvalued:
| |
PF-64 |
PF-65 |
PF-66 |
PF-67 |
| in book: |
$525.00 |
$650.00 |
$750.00 |
$850.00 |
| correct: |
$150.00 |
$175.00 |
$200.00 |
$275.00 |
Incorrect Listing
P.163 - FS-01-2000S-901 is not known to exist:
This listing is not currently known to exist. Belief is that FS-01-1998S-901 was incorrectly listed as a 2000S issue.
Listing Omitted
no page # - FS-01-2004-801 was omitted:
This is a major doubled die reverse and should be listed.
Cross references:
coppercoins: 2004P-1DR-001
CONECA: DDR-001 (1-R-IV+VIII)
NCADD: WDDR-001
Values for this variety:
| AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| $50.00 |
$75.00 |
$125.00 |
$175.00 |
Listing Omitted
no page # - FS-01-2006-101 was omitted:
This is a very nice doubled earlobe doubled die and should be listed.
Cross references:
coppercoins: 2006P-1DO-018
CONECA: DDO-003 (4-O-VIII)
NCADD: WDDO-034
Values for this variety:
| AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| $25.00 |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
$100.00 |
Listing Omitted
no page # - FS-01-2006-102(?) was omitted:
This is a major doubled die and should be listed. Doubling shows all over the obverse of this coin with separation lines and
very nice notching. These are quite scarce, only a couple dozen have been reported to date.
Cross references:
coppercoins: 2006P-1DO-017
CONECA: DDO-003 (3-O-IV+VIII)
WDDO-032
Values for this variety:
| AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-65 |
| $125.00 |
$175.00 |
$250.00 |
$400.00 |