🔥 $38,813 Penny Shocker: Rare 1917 Wheat Cent Sells Big — Could You Have One?

A humble 1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny just stunned the coin world, selling for an incredible $38,813. 💰
Now, collectors everywhere are combing through their change and old collections in hopes of uncovering one of these hidden treasures from the World War I era.

💎 Why the 1917 Penny Is So Valuable

Several key factors drive its sky-high value:
✔️ Low mintage for certain varieties
✔️ Mint State condition (MS-65 or higher = extremely rare)
✔️ High demand among collectors of early Lincoln Wheat Cents
✔️ Historic connection to the World War I period

📊 1917 Penny Values at Auction

🕵️ How to Spot a Valuable 1917 Penny

1️⃣ Check the Mintmark

• No mintmark = Philadelphia
• “D” = Denver
• “S” = San Francisco

2️⃣ Inspect the Condition

• Look for full red luster (not brown or dark)
• Crisp wheat stalks on the reverse
• No wear on Lincoln’s jaw, cheek, or coat

3️⃣ Look for Mint Errors

• Doubled dies
• Off-center strikes
• Repunched mintmarks (RPMs)

🔍 Where These Rare Pennies Might Be Hiding

• Family coin albums or inherited collections
• Old bank rolls from the 1910s–1930s
• Antique shops & flea markets
• Estate sales in older neighborhoods

⚠️ Found One? Here’s What To Do

🧤 Handle carefully — only by the edges
📸 Take clear, well-lit photos of both sides
✅ Submit to PCGS or NGC for grading
🏦 Sell through top auction houses like Heritage or Stack’s Bowers

💬 “A high-grade 1917 Wheat Penny is one of the crown jewels of any collection.”
— Sarah Miller, NGC Senior Grader