💰 Top 10 Valuable Penny Errors: Ultimate Collector’s Guide

From 20to20to114,000 – Here’s What to Hunt For!

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10. 1998–2000 Wide AM Pennies

• Key Feature: Wide gap between “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” on the reverse.
• Value:
  • 1998: 20–20–50 (ungraded).
  • 1999: 100–100–300 (ungraded).
  • 2000: 30–30–150 (ungraded).
• Tip: Use a 10x loupe to confirm spacing.

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9. 1992 Close AM Penny

• Key Feature: “A” and “M” nearly touching on the reverse.
• Value:
  • Philadelphia (No Mint Mark): 250–250–500.
  • Denver (“D” Mint Mark): 600–600–1,000+.
• Recent Sale: $1,725 (PCGS MS-65 Red, 2023).

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8. 1982-D Small Date Penny (Copper)

• Key Feature: Small date with skinny numerals; weighs 3.1 grams (copper).
• Value: 15,000–15,000–25,000+ (PCGS-certified).
• Authentication: Compare to large date variety; avoid zinc-coated fakes.

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7. 1983 Copper Penny

• Key Feature: Weighs 3.1 grams (pre-1983 copper composition).
• Value: 4,000–4,000–20,000+ (ungraded to MS-65).
• Red Flag: Post-1982 pennies should weigh 2.5 grams (zinc).

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6. 1984 Doubled Ear Lincoln Penny

• Key Feature: Doubling on Lincoln’s earlobe (look for a “ghost” earlobe).
• Value: 150–150–500+ (ungraded to MS-65).
• How to Spot: Use a 10x loupe to check for overlapping lines.

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5. 1972 Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)

• Key Feature: Strong doubling on “IN GOD WE TRUST” and date.
• Value: 650–650–10,000+ (ungraded to MS-65).
• Recent Sale: $4,313 (PCGS MS-64, 2021).

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4. 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)

• Key Feature: Dramatic doubling on “LIBERTY” and date (proof coins only).
• Value: 25,000–25,000–150,000+ (PCGS PR-65).
• Auction Highlight: $126,500 (NGC PR-66, 2021).

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3. 2023 Extra “V” VDB Error

• Key Feature: Extra “V” near Victor David Brenner’s initials (VDB) on the obverse.
• Value: 50–50–600+ (ungraded to MS-67).
• Note: Verify with PCGS/NGC; many fakes involve etched letters.

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2. 2021 Die Crack Penny

• Key Feature: Prominent die cracks across Lincoln’s profile or reverse.
• Value: 150–150–500+ (ungraded to MS-65).
• How to Spot: Cracks appear as raised lines; common on 2021-D issues.

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1. 2001-D Mule Error (Dime Reverse)

• Key Feature: Dime reverse (eagle design) paired with a penny obverse.
• Value: 50,000–50,000–150,000+ (PCGS-certified).
• Recent Sale: $114,000 (raw example, 2020).
• Authentication: Check for dime’s reeded edge on a penny planchet.

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🛠️ How to Sell Your Finds

1. Get Graded: Submit to PCGS or NGC (30–30–300 per coin).
2. Auction Platforms:
   • eBay (for errors under $5,000).
   • Heritage Auctions (for high-value coins).
3. Avoid Scams:
   • Never clean coins.
   • Verify buyers via the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG).

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