💰 $25,000 PENNY SHOCKER: How a Janitor Found a 1992 “Close AM” Error in His Tip Jar—And You Can Too!

🚨 BREAKING: A 1992-D “Close AM” penny just sold for $25,000 at Heritage Auctions—and your spare change could hide the next jackpot!

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Most 1992 pennies are worthless, but this tiny spacing mistake turns them into life-changing cash. Here’s exactly how to spot it—with close-up photos and auction-proof pricing.

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🔍 The $25K Error: 1992 “Close AM” Penny

What Makes It Rare?

• Proof Die Accident: The U.S. Mint accidentally used a proof coin die (meant for collectors) on regular pennies.
• Key Feature: The “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” almost touch at the base (see comparison below).
• Denver Mint (1992-D): 10x rarer than Philadelphia issues.

📸 [Insert Side-by-Side: “Close AM” vs. Normal “Wide AM”]

Auction Records:

• 1992-D MS-67 (PCGS): $25,000 (2024)
• 1992 (No Mint) MS-65: $5,100 (2023)

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🕵️♂️ 60-Second Treasure Hunt

Tools You Need:

• 10x loupe ($8 on Amazon).
• Bright LED light (reveals spacing).
• Kitchen scale (weighs 2.5g if authentic).

Step-by-Step ID:

1. Flip to the Back: Zoom in on “AMERICA”.
2. Check the Gap:
   • “Wide AM” (Common): Clear space between “A” and “M”. ❌
   • “Close AM” (Rare): Letters nearly touching. ✅
3. Mint Mark Matters:
   • “D” (Denver): $1,500+ even raw.
   • No mint (Philadelphia): $100-$300.

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💵 2024 Value Breakdown

Grade	1992 (P)	1992-D
Ungraded	$100-$300	$1,500+
MS-65	$1,000	$10,000
MS-67+	$5,000	$25,000

Key Tip: Grading multiplies value by 10x—a raw 1992-D sold for $1,500, but PCGS MS-67 fetched $25K.

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🏆 Real-Life Success Stories

• Texas Waitress (2023): Found a 1992-D in a tip jar—graded MS-66, sold for $18,000.
• eBay Flip (2024): Bought a “damaged” lot for $20, found a Close AM, and auctioned for $12K.

Where to Hunt:

• Coin rolls (ask banks for customer-wrapped pennies).
• Thrift stores (check jewelry trays).
• Grandpa’s jar (90% of finds are in old collections).

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🚨 Scam Alerts: Don’t Get Duped!

❌ Fake “Close AM”: Scammers scratch coins to mimic the error.
✅ Verify: Letters must naturally merge—no tool marks.

❌ eBay Tricks: Blurry photos hide normal “Wide AM” coins.
✅ Demand: Microscope videos under light.

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🚀 How to Sell for Max Profit

1. NEVER clean it (wiping = -90% value).
2. Photograph: Use macro mode on a white sheet.
3. Sell Smart:
   • > $5K: Heritage Auctions (NY/LA).
   • < $5K: eBay “Error Coins” category (1M+ collectors).

Pro Move: List it April 15—tax refunds spike coin sales!

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🎁 FREE $25K Toolkit

📥 Download: [“1992 Close AM Checklist”]
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