Did you know that some 1972 Lincoln cents can sell for more than $65,000 at auction? 🤯
This guide breaks down the rare error varieties, how to authenticate them, and where you can sell one if you’re lucky enough to find it.
🔎 Key Valuable Varieties
1️⃣ 1972 Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)
- Strong doubling visible on “LIBERTY” and the 1972 date
- FS-101 variety shows dramatic separation in letters
- Value Range: $5,000 – $65,000+ 💎
2️⃣ 1972 “No S” Proof
- Proof coins normally struck in San Francisco should have an “S” mintmark
- A few examples were struck without it → extremely rare (6–8 known!)
- Auction Record: Over $65,000 🏆
3️⃣ Off-Center Strikes
- Coins struck 50%+ off-center while still showing the date
- Highly collectible mint error
- Value Range: $3,000 – $15,000
✅ Authentication Checklist
- Check for Doubling 🔍
- Use a 10x magnifying loupe
- Look for triple-line edges on letters and numbers
- Verify Mintmark
- No mintmark = Philadelphia Mint
- Proof coins should have an “S” mintmark → missing “S” = ultra-rare!
- Confirm Weight & Composition ⚖️
- 1972 cents should weigh 3.11g (copper)
- Later re-strikes weigh 2.5g (zinc)
- Diameter: 19mm
💰 Where to Sell Your 1972 Error Penny
- Heritage Auctions – best for six-figure coins
- PCGS/NGC Certification – increases value by 30–50%
- Specialist Error Dealers – quick sales for raw coins
⚠️ Warning: Many counterfeits exist. Professional authentication is essential before selling.
🎁 Bonus: Free Error Penny Guide
At CoinVerse.Pro, we offer collectors a free “Penny Errors Worth $500+” PDF with every authentication request.
👉 Send us:
- Clear photos of both sides
- Close-up of date & mintmark
- Coin weight (if possible)
We’ll give you a fast, free evaluation.
💬 “We’re paying top dollar for confirmed 1972 error pennies!” – The CoinVerse Error Team
[📅 Values current as of November 2024]
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