$300,000+ PENNY DISCOVERY: These 1991 & 1993 Lincoln Cents Could Make You Rich!

Hidden Treasures in Your Pocket Change: Rare 1991 and 1993 Pennies Selling for Over $300,000

While most 1990s pennies are worth face value, certain 1991 and 1993 Lincoln Memorial cents with specific errors have sold for $300,000+ at auction. Here’s what makes these modern coins so valuable.

The Million-Dollar Errors

💰 1991 Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)

• Extreme doubling on date and “LIBERTY”
• Only 5-7 confirmed specimens
• Last MS-67 RD sold for $350,000 (2024)

💰 1993 Close “AM” Reverse

• No space between “A” and “M” in “AMERICA”
• Philadelphia mint only (no mintmark)
• Last MS-68 RD sold for $312,000 (2023)

How to Spot These Rare Pennies

1️⃣ For 1991 DDO:

• Check for thick, shadowed letters in “LIBERTY”
• Date appears blurred/doubled
• Must be Philadelphia mint (no mintmark)

2️⃣ For 1993 Close AM:

• Examine “AMERICA” on reverse
• Letters should touch or overlap
• Must be full red (RD) condition

Grading & Value Guide

Where These Hidden Gems Are Found

• Original mint sets from early 1990s
• Bank rolls that sat untouched
• Inherited collections
• Coin dealer “junk bins” (before identification)

What To Do If You Find One

🚨 Handle carefully (edges only, cotton gloves)
📸 Document thoroughly (4K macro photos)
💎 Get PCGS/NGC certified immediately
💰 Auction through Heritage or Stack’s Bowers

“These are the holy grails of 1990s coin errors – each worth a luxury car or house!”

• Michael Carter, PCGS President