You might be sitting on a numismatic goldmine without even knowing it! A rare 1967 Lincoln cent struck on a dime planchet recently sold for $1,500+ – and yours could be next. Here’s everything you need to know about this incredible mint mistake.
The $1,500 Error: What Makes It So Valuable?
This ultra-rare error occurs when:
A penny die strikes a dime blank by accident
Creates a hybrid coin with penny design on silver metal
Only a handful confirmed to exist
Recent auction price: $1,500-$2,000 for XF-AU condition
How to Identify This Rare Error
- Check the Size & Weight
- Should be smaller than normal penny (dime size)
- Weighs 2.27g (normal penny: 3.11g)
- Measures 17.9mm diameter (normal penny: 19mm)
- Examine the Metal
- Made of silver-colored copper-nickel (not bronze)
- Will not stick to magnet (unlike steel pennies)
- Inspect the Design
- Clear Lincoln Memorial reverse
- May show partial dime reeding on edges
Real-Life Finds That Will Shock You
$2,300 – AU-55 example (2023)
$1,875 – XF-40 example (2024)
$1,500 – Circulated example (2022)
What To Do If You Find One
- Handle carefully with cotton gloves
- Photograph next to normal penny for comparison
- Weigh & measure precisely
- Submit to PCGS/NGC for error certification
Beware of Fakes!
Electroplated coins (will weigh wrong)
Altered coins (check for tool marks)
“Magician’s coins” (not genuine errors)
Free $1,500 Error Coin Evaluation
Think you might have this rare hybrid? Our experts can help:
Email clear photos to ErrorExperts@CoinRarities.com
Call 1-800-PENNY-DIME for immediate consultation
“I found mine in an old tip jar – it paid for my vacation!” – Mike T., California
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Certified by NGC Error Specialists | Updated July 2024]
P.S. Only authenticated examples command these prices. Could your coin jar hold this rare mistake?
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