FREE Coin Variety Tool Explained For Beginners Grading Coins Seeking Attribution #coincollectiing

While searching through rolls of 1957-D Lincoln cents, I started noticing die chip errors and unusual raised marks on several coins. That sent me down a rabbit hole researching coin varieties, mint errors, and how collectors identify attributed coins before sending them in for grading. In this video, I walk through the FREE VarietyPlus resource from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) and show how beginner coin collectors can use it to research known coin varieties for both United States and world coins, and potentially add real value to their coins when they are graded by a coin grading service. Find the Variety Plus tool here: https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/ We’ll look at: * How to search by year, denomination, and mint mark * Switching between Mint State (MS/business strike) and Proof coin varieties * How attributed varieties are organized * Why attribution matters before grading coins * How this FREE tool can help identify doubled dies, repunched mint marks, and other collectible varieties * Why new varieties are still possible today  Whether you collect US coins or world coins, this is an excellent FREE educational resource for collectors of all experience levels. This information can be used before sending coins to ANY coin grading service — or simply to learn more about the coins already in your collection. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction to NGC VarietyPlus Tool 0:23 - Navigating to VarietyPlus on the NGC Website 0:40 - Overview of U.S. and International Coin Varieties 1:16 - Explaining Coin Varieties vs Mint Errors 1:59 - Exploring U.S. Coin Categories and Variety Counts 2:44 - Simple Analogy for Understanding Coin Varieties 3:29 - Variety Attribution Basics and Grading Companies 5:10 - Browsing U.S. Coin Types and Available Varieties 6:34 - Searching Lincoln Cent Varieties by Date 7:43 - Filtering Coin Varieties and Using Search Options 8:21 - Examining a 1928-S Small S Variety Example 9:29 - Attribution Fees and Variety Reference Numbers 10:13 - Eisenhower Dollar Type Varieties With No Fee 11:25 - Using VarietyPlus for Coin Roll Hunting 12:15 - Checking Population Reports and Rarity Data 13:04 - Identifying Valuable Small Date Varieties 14:17 - Final Thoughts on Learning Coin Varieties and Free Resources NOTE: I am not affiliated with or sponsored by NGC. This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you enjoy beginner-friendly coin collecting videos focused on coin roll hunting, coin grading, coin errors, and helpful FREE coin collecting resources, consider subscribing to the channel. If you want to know what the difference is between ERROR coins and VARIETY coins, check out this video: https://youtu.be/0gMqZHL0zM8?si=JWl8mn41MuvkrE2g Want another FREE tool to help you identify coin grades before sending your coins in for grading? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/Y-aXVx-KLFA?si=zXr45thDSZBqFQUS =========================================== Dig For The Pony is a beginner-friendly channel geared towards other beginning coin collectors who enjoy the hobby of coin collecting and want to learn more about coin roll hunting, buying and selling coins, and how to get better at grading their coins with the use of free resources. 🪙 Please comment, share, like and subscribe. #coinrollhunting #beginnercoincollector #howtocollectcoins ============================= Products I Recommend: For submitting coins to PCGS for grading these are perfect. 25-Pack Double Pocket 2.5"x2.5" Unplasticized Vinyl Coin Flips https://amzn.to/4tWF26O An everyday tool that I wouldn't want to be without. VisionAid Hands-Free Magnifying Glass with Light & Stand https://amzn.to/4dfhOSw I love the autofocus and ability to record the screen. Elikliv Autofocus 4K Digital Microscope https://amzn.to/49CBpeb When I don't want to risk getting prints on coins. 5-Pairs Cotton Gloves https://amzn.to/4uz0LBK Sturdy set of storage boxes (3 colors available) for coins in flips. 8 Coin Storage Boxes for 2"x2" Coin Flips https://amzn.to/4v1DvNd Sturdy plastic storage boxes for graded coins in slabs. 3-Pack Plastic Slab Storage (3 Colors) https://amzn.to/4tOZmpP Product Disclaimer: Please note I am an Amazon Associate and I earn a small commission (2-4% on average) from qualifying Amazon purchases made by you after clicking Amazon links for products mentioned here. You are never charged anything extra for clicking on these links.