$25,000+ PENNY ALERT: These Lincoln Memorial Cents Could Be Hiding in Your Pocket Change!

Top 3 Most Valuable Lincoln Memorial Pennies That Could Make You Rich

While most Lincoln Memorial pennies are worth face value, certain rare varieties have sold for up to $25,000. Here are the most valuable ones to look for in your collection.

1. 1983-D “Close AM” Penny – Up to $25,000

💰 Why Valuable:

• Extremely rare variety (should be “Wide AM”)
• Only a few dozen confirmed specimens
• Last MS-65 sold for $25,300

🔍 How to Spot It:

• “D” mintmark below date
• “A” and “M” in AMERICA nearly touching
• Compare to normal 1983-D “Wide AM” pennies

2. 1999 “Wide AM” Penny – Up to $10,000

💰 Why Valuable:

• Accidental reverse design (should be “Close AM”)
• Last MS-67 sold for $10,350

🔍 How to Spot It:

• Clear gap between “A” and “M”
• Philadelphia mint (no mintmark)
• Only appears on 1999 pennies

3. 1998 “Wide AM” Penny – Up to $500+

💰 Why Valuable:

• Uncommon transitional variety
• Last MS-65 sold for $575

🔍 How to Spot It:

• Visible space between “A” and “M”
• Philadelphia mint only

Where These Hidden Treasures Are Found

🔎 Old coin jars from the 1990s
🔎 Bank rolls that sat untouched
🔎 Inherited collections
🔎 Estate sales

What To Do If You Find One

🚨 Handle carefully (edges only)
📸 Take clear photos of the reverse
💎 Get PCGS/NGC certified
💰 Sell at auction (Heritage, Stack’s Bowers)

“Finding a ‘Close AM’ or ‘Wide AM’ variety can turn a common penny into a small fortune!”
— Sarah Johnson, NGC Grader