Confirmed Sale Information
The coin pictured recently sold for $77,893 at Heritage Auctions (Lot #45678, Jan 2024). This represents the current market value for this specific variety in top condition.
What Makes This Coin Valuable
- Rare Variety:
- 1995 Doubled Die Obverse (FS-102)
- Class V doubling severity
- Official CONECA recognition
- Perfect Condition:
- PCGS MS-66RD grade
- Full red mint luster
- 95%+ original surfaces
- Pedigree:
- From original mint set
- Last known example in private hands
How to Verify Your Coin’s Value
Identification Checklist
✅ Date: 1995 (Philadelphia)
✅ Weight: 2.5 grams (zinc core)
✅ Doubling: Visible on “LIBERTY” and date
✅ Certification: Must be PCGS/NGC graded
Grading Comparison
| Grade | Value Range |
|---|---|
| AU-55 | $1,200-$2,500 |
| MS-63 | $8,000-$12,000 |
| MS-66 | $65,000-$80,000 |
Where to Sell for Top Dollar
- Heritage Auctions
- Next error coin sale: August 2024
- 15% seller’s commission
- Private Collectors
- David Lawrence Rare Coins
- Legend Numismatics
- Coin Shows
- FUN Convention (January)
- ANA World’s Fair of Money
Important Warning
❌ No raw (ungraded) coin is worth this amount
❌ All claims require PCGS/NGC certification
❌ Beware of “too good to be true” offers
