BREAKING: A single rare penny just sold for $10,800+—and you could have one in your pocket TODAY! Here’s how to spot these valuable coins before they vanish into circulation.
Top 5 Pennies Worth $1,000+ (Don’t Spend These!)
1. 1943 Copper Penny *(Value: $10,000-$1.7M)*
Weighs 3.11g (steel pennies weigh 2.7g)
Won’t stick to a magnet
Reddish-brown color (not silver)
2. 1909-S VDB *(Value: $1,000-$150K)*
“S” mint mark below date
“VDB” initials on reverse
3. 1955 Doubled Die *(Value: $1,000-$100K)*
Blurred doubling on “LIBERTY” and date
4. 1969-S Doubled Die *(Value: $10,800-$150K)*
Extreme doubling visible to naked eye
Only 40-50 known to exist
5. 1992 Close AM *(Value: $500-$20K)*
“A” and “M” in “AMERICA” nearly touching
3-Second Identification Test
- Weigh it (3.11g = possible copper error)
- Magnet test (real copper won’t stick)
- 10x magnifier check (look for doubling)
Pro Tip: The 1969-S Doubled Die recently sold for $10,800 in circulated condition!
Real-World Example
A collector found a 1969-S Doubled Die penny in his pocket change and sold it for $10,800 at auction!
What To Do If You Find One
- DON’T CLEAN IT (reduces value)
- Handle carefully (cotton gloves)
- Get it graded (PCGS/NGC only)
- Sell through reputable auction
