Expert: Dmitry Livshits - 10/13/2009

Question
Good morning.

Can you please tell me what a double stamped or mis-aligned die 1999 stamp from Connecticut is worth?

Thanks for your time in advance.
Christine

Answer
Hi Christine,
This will be a tough question to answer without seeing a picture of the coin. Misalignment and double striking are very different errors with very different values.
A misaligned coin, which is either off center or the two sides are off by a significant angle in their rotation from one another, is not all that rare. A dramatic error can put a regular quarter in the $25-$50 range, while a slight misalignment will only add a couple of dollars to the value.
A double struck coin is much more rare. Slight doubling that is hard to see with the bare eye may add $5-$10 in value. However, a bold double strike can easily go for several hundred dollars at auction. High end dealers often sell graded and certified double strikes for over $1,000.
If you ask a follow-up question and attach a picture I will be able to give you more specific info.
Thanks for the question! =)