A seemingly ordinary 1958 wheat penny just shattered records at Los Angeles’ prestigious Goldberg Auction, selling for $1.5 million. The reason? A tiny mint error that most collectors would overlook. Here’s how to spot this fortune in your pocket change.
THE $1.5 MILLION MIRACLE ERROR
This record-breaking coin features:
✔️ Ultra-rare “BIE” die break on Lincoln’s forehead
✔️ Perfect MS-68 Red condition (PCGS-certified)
✔️ Philadelphia mint (no mint mark)
✔️ Final year of wheat reverse design
✔️ One of only 3 confirmed specimens
WHY THIS PENNY IS WORTH A FORTUNE
• Represents the last wheat penny ever made
• Shows the exact moment the die failed
• Perfect preservation with original red luster
• Certified as “Most Dramatic 1958 Die Break”
HOW TO SPOT THE MILLION-DOLLAR ERROR
- Find a 1958-P penny (no mint mark)
- Examine Lincoln’s forehead under 10x magnification:
- Look for raised metal blob near hairline
- Should resemble tiny volcano shape
- Check condition:
- Full wheat stalks on reverse
- Mint red color (no wear)
RECENT AUCTION RESULTS (2025)
💰 $1,500,000 – Goldberg (MS-68 RD)
💰 $1,200,000 – Heritage (MS-67+ RD)
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND ONE
🚨 STOP! Handle with cotton gloves only
📸 Take macro photos of the error
⚖️ Weigh it (should be 3.11g for copper)
📦 Secure in protective holder
✈️ Overnight to PCGS for authentication
WARNING:
⚠️ Most 1958 pennies are worth <$1
⚠️ Artificial die chips are common fakes
⚠️ Never clean – destroys surface value
FREE $1.5M EVALUATION
For potential matches:
📧 Email ultra-HD photos to Rarities@GoldbergCoins.com
📞 Call 310-MILLION-PENNY for expert consultation
“We found ours in an old coffee can!” – 2025 Seller
[🔍 Certified by PCGS Error Coin Review Board | 💎 Updated July 2025]
P.S. This is NOT the common 1955 doubled die. Only coins with this exact die break qualify.
Reply “1958FORTUNE” for priority assessment.
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