The 1984 Double Ear Penny – Rare Error Coin Worth and How to Sell It for Profit

😂 So I made a penny out of copper clay. It cost me a dollar to make… and yeah, if I tried to spend it, I’d probably get arrested—or at least laughed at.

But nobody’s laughing at this: people are selling a real 1984 penny for $70, $80, even $100.

Here’s how you can spot one 👇

Step 1: Find a 1984 Penny

• Any normal 1984 Lincoln cent will do.

Step 2: Look at the Ear 👂

• On the rare error coin, the earlobe is doubled.
• You’ll see a clear second outline under the ear.

Step 3: Sell It Right 💰

1. Go to eBay.
2. Search “1984 penny double ear.”
3. In filters, click Advanced → Sold Items to see what they actually sold for.
4. Pick a good one, click “Sell one like this.”

👉 Your whole listing is basically ready-made.

The Profit

After fees, these sell for $80–$90 profit.
So yeah—forget copper clay. That’s how you make real money from a real penny.