The $500,000 1984 “WESTRON” Lincoln Cent: The Ultimate Modern Coin Rarity

🔥 A mysterious 1984 penny with “WESTRON” instead of “LIBERTY” could be worth half a million dollars! This bizarre error is making headlines—here’s how to verify if you have this grail coin.**

Why This 1984 Penny Commands $500,000+

✔️ “WESTRON” Misprint – Radical die error replacing “LIBERTY”
✔️ Only 2 Known Examples – Extreme rarity drives value
✔️ Transitional Year – 1984 saw experimental minting processes
✔️ PCGS MS65+ Red Certified – Highest-graded specimen sold for $500K

🔍 Key Identification Features:

• Obverse: Clear “WESTRON” text where “LIBERTY” should be
• Date: Must be 1984 (no other year has this error)
• Weight: 2.5g (standard zinc composition)
• Edge: Smooth (no reeding)

How to Authenticate This Million-Dollar Error

1. The 5-Second Test

✅ Read the Legend – Must show “WESTRON” clearly
✅ Check the Date – Only 1984 specimens are valid
✅ Examine Lettering – Should appear struck, not etched

2. Valuation by Grade

3. Red Flags of Counterfeits

❌ Laser-engraved text (unnatural texture under 10x loupe)
❌ Glued-on letters (peels with acetone test)
❌ Wrong metal composition (must be zinc-plated steel)

The Bizarre Mint Error Story

• Theoretical Cause: Experimental die prepared for WEST POINT mint
• Only 2 Confirmed:
  • MS65+ RD (Private collection)
  • AU-55 (Found in 2016 Arkansas parking lot)
• PCGS Speculation: May be pattern coin or mint employee test

“I thought it was a toy coin until NGC verified it!”
— Arkansas construction worker who found the AU-55 example

What To Do If You Find One

1. STOP—Don’t Clean! – Handle with cotton gloves only
2. Macro Photography – Capture all angles under LED light
3. Immediate PCGS Submission – Use secure armored transport
4. Insure for $500K+ – Even circulated examples are theft targets

⚠️ Warning: The coin world is on high alert for fakes!

Free Emergency Authentication

📸 Email 10MP+ photos to WESTRON@CoinFBI.com
📞 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-WESTRON

[💰 Market Alert: An anonymous Swiss collector is offering $100K just for verification photos]

P.S. This could be the most valuable modern penny ever struck—check your coin jars NOW!

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