Could your pocket change be hiding a treasure? At CoinVerse.Pro, we help collectors uncover rare pennies worth hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars. Here are the 5 most valuable Lincoln Memorial cents to look for right now 
#5: 1984 Doubled Ear Penny – $100+
How to Identify:
- Clear doubling on Lincoln’s ear (check under magnification)
- Most found in Philadelphia mint coins (no mintmark)
Value Range:
- Circulated: $25–$50
- Uncirculated: $100–$250
#4: 1998–2000 “Wide AM” Pennies – $20–$150
Key Years & Values:
- 1999 Wide AM: $100–$150 (rarest)
- 1998 Wide AM: $20–$40
- 2000 Wide AM: $18–$25
Identification Tip:
- Look for a visible gap between A and M in “AMERICA”
#3: 1992 “Close AM” Penny – $50–$500+
Mintmark Matters:
- Philadelphia (no mintmark): $50–$100
- Denver (D mintmark): $500+ (extremely rare)
Spot It:
- A and M touching in “AMERICA”
- Compare to normal spacing examples
#2: 1972 Doubled Die Obverse – $500–$1,000+
Visible Errors:
- Strong doubling on date
- “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” show separation
Graded Value:
- MS-63: $800–$1,200
- AU-55: $400–$600
#1: 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse – $10,000–$50,000+
The King of Errors:
- Doubling most visible on “LIBERTY”
- San Francisco mintmark (S) below date
Record Sales:
- MS-64: $48,000
- AU-55: $12,000+
Warning:
- 99% of “1969-S DDO” listings online are fakes
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