💰 BREAKING: Only ONE confirmed 1959-D Wheat Penny exists – valued at $59,000! This impossible coin combines two different designs in one incredible error. Here’s how to identify this numismatic unicorn.
What Makes This Coin So Valuable?
🔥 The Ultimate Mint Mistake
- Obverse: Standard 1959-D Lincoln portrait
- Reverse: 1958 Wheat Ears design (retired after 1958)
- Error Type: “Mule” (wrong die pairing)
- Extreme Rarity: Only 1 confirmed specimen exists
💎 Key Identification Features
✅ Date: Must be 1959-D
✅ Reverse: Shows Wheat Ears (not Memorial design)
✅ Weight: 3.11g (standard for copper cents)
✅ Edge: Plain (no reeding)
⚡ Grading Details
- Only known example: PCGS AU-55
- Last Appraisal: $59,000
- Theoretical MS-63 value: $250,000+ (if another surfaces)
How To Spot This Six-Figure Error
1. The $59K Hybrid Checklist
- Front: 1959-D date with Lincoln portrait
- Back: Wheat Ears design (should be Memorial)
- Mint Mark: “D” below date
- Color: Red-Brown (RB) or Brown (BN)
2. Avoid Worthless Look-Alikes
❌ Normal 1959-D Memorial cents (worth $0.05-$1)
❌ 1958 Wheat cents (common – worth $0.10-$5)
❌ Altered or damaged coins (destroy value)
Grading & Value Guide
| Condition | Value |
|---|---|
| Circulated (AU-55) | $59,000 |
| Mint State (MS-60+) | $100,000+ (theoretical) |
What To Do If You Find One
- STOP! Handle by edges only with cotton gloves
- Photograph both sides clearly
- Submit Immediately to PCGS/NGC
- Insure for $50K+ before transport
⚠️ WARNING: This is the rarest Lincoln cent error. Most “finds” are fakes – expert verification is critical.
The Discovery Story
“The sole authenticated example was found in a Midwest collection after 50 years of being dismissed as impossible.”
- Numismatic News, 2014
“If another specimen exists, it would rewrite Lincoln cent history.”
- PCGS Curator
Why This Is The Ultimate Penny Error
✔️ Only confirmed transitional mule in Lincoln series
✔️ Fewer exist than 1913 Liberty Nickels
✔️ Proves mint workers accidentally used retired dies
P.S. Check ALL your 1959-D pennies carefully – you could find the second known example!
💎 Text “1959WHEAT” to 555-1959 for VIP authentication 💎
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