💡 Save this list — these are some of the most valuable Lincoln cent varieties and mint errors you could find in your change or collection.
10️⃣ 1999 Wide AM – ~$500
- What to look for: On the reverse, the A and M in AMERICA are spaced apart.
9️⃣ 1992 Close AM – ~$1,000
- What to look for: The A and M in AMERICA are touching (rare for 1992).
8️⃣ 1922 No D Mintmark – $1,500–$2,000
- What to look for: All 1922 cents were made in Denver, so no “D” mintmark = valuable.
7️⃣ 1955 Double Die Obverse – $2,000–$4,000
- What to look for: Strong doubling on the date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST.
6️⃣ 1969-S Double Die Obverse – $30,000–$50,000
- What to look for: Dramatic doubling on the date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST.
5️⃣ 1999 Mule Error – $75,000–$100,000
- What to look for: Reverse shows faint extra letters stamped near UNITED.
4️⃣ 2001-D Mule Error – $114,000
- What to look for: Front is a normal penny; reverse is a dime design.
3️⃣ 1944 Steel Penny – $150,000+
- What to look for: A silver-colored steel penny dated 1944 (should only exist in 1943).
2️⃣ 1958 Double Die Wheat Penny – $336,000
- What to look for: Doubling on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST (not much on the date).
1️⃣ 1943 Bronze Penny – $500,000+
- What to look for: A bronze (copper) penny dated 1943 — should be steel in that year.
⚠ Pro Tip: Many of these errors have counterfeits. Always get high-value finds authenticated by PCGS or NGC before selling.
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