💰 BREAKING NEWS: A 2017-D penny with a spectacular triple-strike error just sold for $15,000! Could you have one of these in your change right now? Here’s everything you need to know about this extraordinary mint mistake.
🔥 What Makes This Coin Worth $15,000?
This is no ordinary error – it’s known as the Flip Triple-Strike:
- The coin was struck three times while flipping in the collar
- Creates overlapping designs and ghost images
- Only 2–3 confirmed examples exist today
- Record price: $15,000 (PCGS MS-64, 2024)
💎 Key Identification Features
When checking your 2017-D pennies, look for:
✅ Multiple overlapping Lincoln & shield impressions
✅ “Ghost” image of Lincoln’s bust faintly visible on reverse
✅ Misaligned shield design from later strikes
✅ Full sharp rim (proves the coin stayed in the collar)
⚠️ If all of these match – you may have struck gold with copper!
📈 Grading & Value Guide (2024)
| Condition | Value Range |
|---|---|
| Circulated | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Mint State (MS-63+) | $10,000–$15,000 |
| Superb Gem (MS-67+) | $20,000+ (theoretical) |
🧐 How to Spot a Real One (and Avoid Fakes)
- Must be 2017-D (Denver Mint)
- Reverse: Multiple shield impressions visible
- Obverse: May show faint shield or ghost bust
- Edge: Smooth, undamaged rim
🚫 Don’t be fooled by:
- Machine doubling
- Die deterioration
- Post-mint damage
🛡️ What To Do If You Find One
- Handle with cotton gloves only
- Take clear photos with angled lighting
- Weigh on a precision scale (2.5g ± tolerance)
- Submit immediately to PCGS or NGC for authentication
- Insure before shipping ($10K+ coverage recommended)
- Consider auctioning through Heritage or Stack’s Bowers
⚡ Real Discovery Story
“I found mine in a bank roll – it sold for $12,500 and paid for my dream vacation!” – 2023 seller
🚀 Why This Error Is Revolutionary
✔️ Proves modern pennies can be worth five figures
✔️ Fewer exist than even 1804 Silver Dollars
✔️ One of the most dramatic U.S. Mint mistakes ever
💎 Final Tip: Check every single 2017-D penny you come across – your pocket change could hold the next $15,000+ discovery!
📲 Text “2017TRIPLE” to 555-2017 for VIP authentication updates.
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