From 500toOver500toOver1 Million – Here’s What to Hunt For!
10. 1999 Wide AM Penny
- Key Feature: Wide gap between the “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” on the reverse.
- Value: 500–500–3,000+ (graded MS-65 or higher).
- Recent Sale:Â $2,115 (PCGS MS-66, 2023).
9. 1992 Close AM Penny
- Key Feature: “A” and “M” nearly touching on the reverse.
- Value: 1,000–1,000–20,000+ (mint state examples).
- Recent Sale:Â $16,800 (NGC MS-65 Red, 2021).
8. 1922 No D Penny
- Key Feature: Missing “D” mint mark (Denver).
- Value: 1,500–1,500–30,000+ (circulated to uncirculated).
- Recent Sale:Â $35,250 (PCGS AU-55, 2022).
7. 1955 Double Die Obverse (DDO)
- Key Feature: Blurred, doubled “LIBERTY” and date.
- Value: 2,000–2,000–25,000+ (higher grades exceed $100K).
- Recent Sale:Â $24,150 (PCGS MS-55, 2023).
6. 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse
- Key Feature: Doubling on “LIBERTY” and date (proof coins only).
- Value: 30,000–30,000–150,000+ (PCGS PR-65).
- Recent Sale:Â $126,000 (NGC PR-66, 2021).
5. 1999 Mule Error (State Quarter Reverse)
- Key Feature: Reverse design of a State Quarter paired with a penny obverse.
- Value: 75,000–75,000–250,000+ (ultra-rare, only 3 confirmed).
- Recent Sale:Â $144,000 (raw example, 2020).
4. 2001-D Mule Error (Dime Reverse)
- Key Feature: Reverse design of a dime (eagle side) on a penny.
- Value: 100,000–100,000–300,000+ (only 10 known).
- Recent Sale:Â $114,000 (raw, 2020).
3. 1944 Steel Penny
- Key Feature: Steel planchet (silver-gray color, non-copper).
- Value: 75,000–75,000–1.7 million (PCGS-certified).
- Recent Sale:Â $1.7 million (PCGS MS-62, 2021).
2. 1958 Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)
- Key Feature: Doubling on “LIBERTY” and wheat ears.
- Value: 10,000–10,000–336,000+ (highest grade: PCGS MS-64).
- Recent Sale:Â $336,000 (PCGS MS-64, 2018).
1. 1943 Bronze Penny
- Key Feature: Copper-red color (accidental non-steel planchet).
- Value: 100,000–100,000–1.7 million+ (PCGS-certified).
- Recent Sale:Â $1.7 million (PCGS MS-62, 2021).
🛠️ How to Verify & Sell
- Grading is Key: Submit to PCGS or NGC (30–30–500 fee).
- Sell Through Reputable Platforms:
- Heritage Auctions (for coins over $10K).
- eBay (with authentication guarantee).
- Avoid Scams:
- Counterfeit 1943 bronze cents often have plated steel.
- Fake doubled dies show “split lines” under magnification.
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