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5 Rare and Valuable US Coins
That you might find in your pocket or change jar
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1943 Copper Penny
Coin: 1943 Copper PennyEstimated Value: $10,000 – $100,000+
Background: Most circulating pennies at that time were struck in zinc-coated steel because copper and nickel were needed for the the war.
About 40 1943 copper cents are estimated to remain in existence, and only about a dozen confirmed to exist.
They were most likely made by accident when copper blanks remained in the press as production began on the new steel pennies.
In 2008, Steve Contursi sold a 1943-S authenticated copper wheat penny for more than $100,000 to a private collector. Contursi had bought the coin only a week earlier for about $72,000. Nice profit.
How to spot it: The easiest way to determine if your 1943 cent is copper (and valuable) is to test it with a magnet. If it sticks to the magnet, it is a steel penny, and not valuable (but still pretty nifty).
If it does not stick, then you might have hit the jackpot…have a expert authenticate your coin, but be prepared for disappointment: there are many counterfeits of this coin.
More info about 1943 Pennies on Wikipedia.
1982 “No P” Dime
1982 “No P” DimeCoin: 1982 “No P” DimeEstimated Value: $100+ (just saw one on ebay for $3000)
Background: Before 1980, dimes minted in Philadelphia didn’t have a mint mark. Starting that year, a small letter “P” was placed on Philly dimes above the date.
In 1982 an error occurred when the mint mark was omitted from a small number of dimes, leaving them p-less.
How to spot it: 1982 dime, with no “p” above the date. Of course, this could be easy to fake — an expert would need to authenticate the coin.
1955 Double Die Penny
1955 Double Die PennyCoin: 1955 Double Die PennyEstimated Value: $300 – $25,000+
Background: Double dies are caused when from a misalignment during the production of a coin.
About 24,000 1955 double die cents were put into circulation.
In un circulated condition, the 1955 Double Die wheat penny is worth over $25,000. Even circulated versions of the 1955 Double Die are worth $300-$1000+ depending on condition.
How to spot it: The doubling of the letters and numbers on this coin is pretty easy to see. Rare, but not too rare… these pop-up at auction every once and a while.
Other 1955 Penny values: Proof 1955 cents were minted in San Fransico and valued around $20. Normal circulated 1955 pennies are worth about $.15 – $.90 cents.
2001-P Double Struck New York Quarter
Coin: 2001-P Double Struck New York QuarterEstimated Value: $400 – $3000
Background: The coin is sadistic and is not satisfied being struck once. A production goof keeps the coin in the chamber for extra striking making a very odd looking coin.
How to spot it: Off center image doubling of Washington and the Statue of Liberty.
1965 Silver Dime
1965 Silver DimeCoin: 1965 Silver DimeEstimated Value: $9000+
Background: The official production of silver dimes were discontinued in 1964.
Beginning in 1965 dimes were made out of copper and nickel. A silver 1965 dime is a mistake (and a rare one).
Only a few have been found, but more are believed to still be in circulation.
How to spot it: The silver coin has a silver edge; the common copper/nickel coin has a strip of brown around the edge.
A silver dime weighs 2.50 grams, while a copper/nickel dime weighs 2.27 grams
Continue Reading: Part 2 – More Rare and Valuable US Coins
More Coin Collecting / Rare Coin Resources:
Valuable Wheat Pennies – Everyone has a few…which are worth money? Check out our history & price guide to the most valuable US wheat cents.
How to Value & Sell Coins – Our guide to help you figure out how much your coins are worth, including common price guides, selling tips and online resources. Also see: gold bullion pricing and investing info here on Blifaloo.
Attention: Check out our index to all coins and money info here on Blifaloo: Coin Collecting Resources & Facts – lots of info and more great links.
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Is There a 1965 Half Dollar thats all silver and how much is it worth
I have a 1 dime year 1965 and I would like to sell it .
I have a 1 1965 1 dime and i would like to sell it. But i don’t know where to sell it..
Hi,i have 5 cent 1943 P verry rare coins the mint mark P it’s double I won’t how it’s worth
I have a 2015 P mint mark double die dime how do I sell it
I hv a linclon cent stamped normally on.reverse except the planchet is oversized compaired to the stamp of the penney. On the obverse the planchet is almost unreadable, Through applied effects i can read. New Jersey1787 & the imprint of soldiers in a small boat on the water. CROSSROADS OF THE REVOLUTION should be written under the boat but is not there. The above is referenced from a 1999 state quarter. Is it possible to have a linclon cent revers stamped on a nickle planchet with a 1999 state quarter reverse stamped on obverse.Also the coin has been double struk. I will send photo of both sides of. this remarkable coin. Could this really have happend?
Hello I have a 2018 where half the d is missing in United and half the letters in states and the O out of. Do you think I should keep it and how do you find a coin shop?
I think I have a 1965 silver dime where can I sell it
I have a 1945 Wheat D penny and on the reverse side by the right ear on inside at the top looks like it has a extra line. Is this a error or die chip?
If I am to come up on some nickels dimes quarters or what may have you that is worth more than the face value where would one sell these valuable coins???
I have a 1977 copper dime, without the “P” mint mark. Any interest?