Your Jar of Pennies Could Be Worth Thousands!
Most of us have jars full of pennies sitting at home—but did you know some of those could be worth big money? Here’s a quick guide to 10 rare and valuable pennies you should check for today.
Save this list—it might make you rich!
1999, 1998 & 2000 “Wide AM” Pennies
What to Look For:
- The A and M in “AMERICA” have a noticeable gap.
- Only found in 1999, 1998, or 2000.
Value:
- 1999: $100+
- 1998: $20+
- 2000: $30+
These are rare mistakes. Most pennies from these years have “Close AM.”
1992 “Close AM” Penny
What to Look For:
- The A and M in “AMERICA” are touching.
- Only from the year 1992.
Value:
- No mint mark (Philadelphia): $250–$300
- With “D” mint mark (Denver): $600–$700
Very rare—especially the 1992-D version.
1982-D “Small Date” Copper Penny
What to Look For:
- Weighs 3.1 grams (use a scale).
- Date has skinny numbers.
- Thin letters in “In God We Trust.”
Value: $15,000–$18,000
A copper penny from a year when they mostly switched to zinc.
1983 Copper Penny
What to Look For:
- Must weigh 3.1 grams.
- Only from 1983.
Value: $4,000+
Most 1983 pennies are zinc (2.5g). A heavier one is a rare copper error.
1984 Doubled Earlobe Penny
What to Look For:
- Lincoln’s earlobe looks doubled.
Value:
- Ungraded: $150–$200
- Graded MS65+: $500+
Caused by a doubling error at the mint.
1972 Doubled Die Penny
What to Look For:
- Clear double letters in “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the date.
Value:
- Ungraded: $650+
- Graded MS65+: $4,000+
A high-grade one sold for $66,000!
1969-S Doubled Die Penny
What to Look For:
- Obvious doubling on the front side of the coin.
Value: $20,000–$66,000
Super rare—most were destroyed at the mint.
2023 Extra “V” Penny
What to Look For:
- Look near the “VDB” initials for an extra “V.”
Value:
- Ungraded: $50–$75
- Graded MS67+: $500–$600
A new find—still out there in pocket change!
2021 Die Crack Penny
What to Look For:
- A large crack line running across Lincoln’s face.
Value: $150–$200
A big mint error that somehow made it into circulation.
2001-D Mule Penny (Dime Reverse!)
What to Look For:
- “D” mint mark
- Back of the coin shows a dime’s design (torch & wreath)
Value: $66,000–$114,000
One of the rarest penny errors ever. Only a few known!
Where to Search for Rare Pennies
- Your old penny jars
- Rolls of pennies from the bank
- Yard sales, estate sales, and flea markets
How to Sell Your Rare Pennies
- Graded Coins: Use services like PCGS or NGC
- Raw Errors: Sell on eBay or Heritage Auctions
- Common Coins: Sell in bulk to coin dealers
Final Tips Before You Sell
- Weigh copper coins—3.1g = copper, 2.5g = zinc
- Use a 10x magnifier to spot doubling
- Compare coins with trusted images (like PCGS CoinFacts)
BONUS: Download a free cheat sheet at [CoinHuntingTools.com]
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Don’t ignore your change—you might have a $114,000 coin sitting in your pocket!
