Breaking News: A 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse cent just hammered for $112,850 in New York (June 2024) – making it one of the most valuable modern pennies in existence. Here’s how to identify this fortune-in-your-pocket error:
💰 Updated Value Chart (Post-Auction)
| Grade | 2023 Value | 2024 Value (Post-NY Sale) |
|---|---|---|
| AU-50 | $2,500 | $5,000+ |
| MS63 | $6,000 | $12,000-$18,000 |
| MS65 | $15,000 | $25,000-$50,000 |
| MS66+ | $24,150 (Record) | $100,000+ |
Key Insight: The New York sale was for a PCGS MS66+ Red specimen – one of only 3 known at this grade level.
🔬 Elite Authentication Checklist
(Now Updated with Latest Research)
1. The “LIBERTY” Test (New Discovery)
➤ Smoking Gun: The “E” shows triple splitting (previously thought to be double)
➤ PCGS Confirms: New microscope imaging reveals mechanical doubling + true hub doubling coexisting
2. Mint Mark Analysis
➤ Genuine “S”: Diagonal ghost image at 7 o’clock position
➤ Counterfeit Alert: Fakes place the doubling at 5 o’clock
3. Edge Examination
✔ Authentic: 95% copper = Salmon-red reeded edge
❌ Fake: Zinc-plated coins show gray edges
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✔ Only 6 certified in top condition
✔ New discovery: TRIPLE letter splitting
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⚠️ Urgent: Registry collectors paying $10,000 finder’s fees for new specimens!
🏆 Where to Sell for Six Figures
- Heritage Auctions (Record-setter for error coins)
- Stack’s Bowers Rarities Night (Ideal for MS65+)
- Private Treaty Sales (For PCGS MS66+ examples)
Pro Tip: Insure shipments for $150,000+ if grading MS65 or higher.
Why This Update Matters
✅ Market Shift: Pre-2024 price guides are now obsolete
✅ New Diagnostics: Triple splitting confirms authenticity
✅ Investment Potential: Registry set competition is spiking values
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