Could This Modern Penny Be a Hidden Fortune?
At PennyVerse.Info, we’ve uncovered rare error varieties that can turn a seemingly ordinary 1987 penny into a numismatic jackpot. Here’s what makes this coin a potential six-figure treasure.
Million-Dollar Error Varieties
1️⃣ 1987 “IN GOD WE TRUST” Double Die Obverse
- Extreme doubling on the motto and date
- Only 3 confirmed specimens
- Last auction sale: $1.1M (2023)
2️⃣ 1987 Copper Planchet (Pre-1982 Composition)
- Struck on 95% copper (should be zinc)
- Weight: 3.11g (not 2.5g)
- Unique example: $1.5M valuation
3️⃣ 1987 No Mint Mark Proof Strike
- Accidentally struck as a proof in Philadelphia
- Mirror-like fields, frosted design
- Only 1 known: $750K+
Authentication Protocol
🔬 For “IN GOD WE TRUST” DDO:
- 50x magnification shows tripled lettering
- Must match unique die cracks
⚖️ For Copper Planchet:
- Weighs 3.11g (zinc pennies weigh 2.5g)
- Non-magnetic (zinc-coated steel sticks to magnets)
💡 Pro Tip: Submit potential six-figure errors directly to PCGS/NGC under secure handling.

Current Market Insight
- Registry set collectors paying premiums for ultra-rare errors
- Museums seeking unique modern rarities
- 2024 trend: 1980s errors surpassing classic coins in value
⚠️ Critical Warning
- 99.9% of 1987 pennies are worth $0.01-$1
- Never clean coins – it destroys authenticity and value
Free High-Value Evaluation
For potential six-figure errors:
📧 Email 4K macro photos to experts@PennyVerse.Info
📏 Include weight/magnetic test results
🕒 Get a confidential assessment within 72hrs
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Note: Standard 1987 pennies are worth face value. Values above apply only to extreme errors.
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