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US Error Coin Guide 2026 by Stan McDonald is a detailed reference for serious collectors of modern United States error coins. Built from more than 4000 individually cataloged listings drawn from verified live auctions, the guide focuses on authenticated examples and realized market prices rather than speculation. McDonald organizes the book by denomination, beginning with small cents and moving through nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars. Early chapters define and illustrate major error categories, such as die, planchet, and striking errors, and explain the distinctions among similar-looking varieties, including doubled dies, machine doubling, die cracks, and lamination flaws. The guide also includes extensive price ranges by decade and grade, covering everything from clipped planchets and broadstrikes to double denominations and wrong-planchet strikes.
The writing is instructional, direct, and rooted in practical experience. Stan McDonald writes with the voice of a long-time participant in the hobby, prioritizing clarity and technical accuracy over narrative flourish. The definitions are concise, often distinguishing subtle differences that matter in attribution. The pacing reflects the structure of a working handbook, with organized headings, decade-based price charts, and repeated visual comparisons that support careful study. The inclusion of warnings about misleading publications and encouragement to verify varieties using trusted references underscores the author’s commitment to protecting collectors and enabling informed decision-making. Readers who appreciate structured data, real auction results, and clear explanations of minting mechanics will find this guide particularly useful. US Error Coin Guide 2026 is best suited for dedicated hobbyists seeking a data-driven reference they can consult repeatedly while examining coins, researching varieties, or preparing to buy and sell authenticated error pieces with confidence.
