YOUR SPARE CHANGE COULD BE WORTH MILLIONS – HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK FOR
A single Lincoln penny recently sold for $13 million, proving that small coins can bring life-changing money. Check your pockets for these 10 ultra-rare pennies before you spend them!
THE $13 MILLION PENNY & OTHER RARITIES
1. 1943 Copper Penny ($1.7M Record)
- Why Valuable? Only 10-15 exist (accidental copper strikes during WWII).
- How to Spot:
- Weighs 3.11g (not 2.7g like steel pennies)
- Non-magnetic (steel pennies stick to magnets)
2. 1909-S VDB ($150,000+)
- Key Features:
- Tiny “S” mint mark (San Francisco)
- “VDB” engraver initials on reverse
3. 1955 Doubled Die ($100,000+)
- Error: Blurred doubling on “LIBERTY” and date
4. 1969-S Doubled Die ($125,000+)
- Rarity: Only 40-50 confirmed
5. 1992 Close AM ($20,000+)
- Mint Mistake: “AM” in “AMERICA” nearly touches
6. 1914-D ($10,000+)
- Key Date: Low mintage (1.2 million)
7. 1922 No D ($5,000+)
- Error: Missing “D” mint mark
8. 1974 Aluminum Penny ($250,000+)
- Illegal to Own: Only 10-14 escaped destruction
9. 2000 Wide AM ($35,000+)
- Variety: Extra space between “A” and “M”
10. 1983 Copper Penny ($23,500+)
- Transitional Error: Struck on copper planchet
HOW TO CHECK YOUR PENNIES (3 SIMPLE STEPS)
- Weigh It:
- 3.11g = Potential copper error (1943/1983)
- 2.5g = Normal zinc penny
- Magnet Test:
- Copper/bronze pennies won’t stick
- Magnify It:
- Use a 10x loupe to spot doubling or missing mint marks
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A RARE PENNY
- DON’T CLEAN IT (destroys value)
- Store Properly: Use a protective flip
- Get It Graded: PCGS/NGC certification adds 50-200% value
- Sell Smart:
- Heritage Auctions (for $10K+ coins)
- eBay (for 500–500–10K coins)
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