BREAKING: These accidental mint hybrids sell for $50,000-$138,000—and could be hiding in your collection!
At PennyVerse, we’re revealing the 3 most valuable mule coins and exactly how to identify them before you accidentally spend a fortune!
🔥 Top 3 Mule Coins That Could Make You Rich
1. 1999 Lincoln Cent/Dime Mule ($138,000 RECORD!)
✔ Obverse: Lincoln Memorial cent
✔ Reverse: Roosevelt dime design
✔ Weight: 2.5g (between penny/dime weight)
✔ Only 3 known!

2. 1993-D Cent/Dime Mule ($51,750)
✔ Key Feature: “D” mintmark
✔ Weight: 2.5g
✔ 5-7 survivors

3. 1959-D Wheat Reverse Mule ($50,000)
✔ Obverse: 1959 Memorial design
✔ Reverse: Wheat ears (should be Memorial)
✔ Only 2 confirmed!

🔍 Step-by-Step Identification Guide
1. Check for WRONG DESIGN PAIRINGS
- Lincoln head + dime reverse = JACKPOT
- 1959 date + wheat reverse = RARE ERROR
2. Weigh Precisely
✅ 2.5g (Cent/Dime mules)
✅ 3.11g (1959 Wheat mule)
3. Mintmark Matters
- No mintmark = Philadelphia
- “D” = Denver
4. Edge Inspection
- Cent/Dime mules = plain edge
- (Not reeded like normal dimes)
💵 Recent Jaw-Dropping Sales
Coin | Grade | Price |
---|---|---|
1999 Mule | MS63 | $138,000 |
1993-D Mule | MS64 | $51,750 |
1959-D Mule | AU55 | $50,000 |
⚠️ WARNING: Don’t Get Scammed!
Fake mule coins are flooding the market. ALWAYS verify:
✔ PCGS/NGC certification
✔ Exact weight matches
✔ No signs of alteration
Red Flags:
❌ “Too good to be true” eBay listings
❌ Uncertified “mules” from shady sellers
❌ Coins that fail weight/magnet tests
🚨 What to Do If You Find One
- Handle by edges only (preserve surfaces)
- Take HQ photos (obverse, reverse, edge)
- Submit to PCGS/NGC IMMEDIATELY
- Insure for $50K+ during verification
🎯 Where These $50K+ Coins Hide
- Old proof sets (especially 1999)
- Denver-mint collections
- Coin dealer “junk” bins
Pro Tip: Check coin rolls from 1993, 1999, and 1959!
📢 Urgent Collector Update
With only 10-12 known mules total, finding one would be numismatic history!
👇 Think You Found a Mule? We Can Help Verify!
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PS: That “weird-looking” coin in your drawer could be a $138,000 treasure! #CoinHunting #MuleCoins #RareErrors
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