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Here are the Top 5 Lincoln Memorial cents you should check for today:
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1984 Doubled Ear Penny ($100+)
How to Spot It:
- Look closely at Lincoln’s ear — you’ll see clear doubling under magnification
- Most examples are from Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Value Range:
- Circulated: $25 – $50
- Uncirculated: $100 – $250
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1998–2000 “Wide AM” Pennies ($20–$150)
Key Years & Values:
- 1999 Wide AM: $100 – $150 (the rarest!)
- 1998 Wide AM: $20 – $40
- 2000 Wide AM: $18 – $25
Identification Tip: Look for a wide gap between the “A” and “M” in AMERICA.
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1992 “Close AM” Penny ($50–$500+)
Mintmark Matters:
- No mintmark (Philadelphia): $50 – $100
- D mintmark (Denver): $500+ (extremely rare)
How to Spot: The A and M are touching in “AMERICA,” unlike normal coins where a gap is visible.
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1972 Doubled Die Obverse ($500–$1,000+)
Key Features:
- Strong doubling on the date (1972)
- Doubling also visible on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST
Graded Values:
- MS-63: $800 – $1,200
- AU-55: $400 – $600
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1969-S Doubled Die Obverse ($10,000–$50,000+)
The King of Lincoln Memorial Errors
How to Identify:
- Bold doubling on LIBERTY and motto
- “S” mintmark under the date
Auction Records:
- MS-64: $48,000
- AU-55: $12,000+
Warning: Over 99% of coins listed online as 1969-S DDO are counterfeits. Always verify with PCGS or NGC.
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