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7  Most Valuable Pennies In Circulation Today

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1943 Bronze Lincoln

With only a handful known to exist, the 1943 bronze Lincoln penny is a rare find. Due to a mix-up at the U.S. Mint, a few bronze planchets got stuck in coin presses, resulting in these valuable coins entering circulation.

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1969-S Doubled Die Obverse

This coin exhibits prominent doubling in the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST," along with the letter "S" beneath the year 1969. With an estimated 1,000 or fewer in existence, a coin in good condition can fetch up to $75,000.

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1992 Close AM Reverse

Identified by the touching right foot of the "A" and left foot of the "M" in "AMERICA," the 1992 Close AM penny is a result of a mix-up at the U.S. Mint. Despite being more common than other error coins

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1992 Close AM Reverse

Similar to the 1969 Doubled Die, this coin displays doubling in the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST." With an estimated 250,000 coins released with the doubled die, it's relatively easier to find, but can still fetch prices of up to $500 for a cleaner specimen.

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1995 Doubled Die Obverse

While not as prominent as other doubled die coins, the doubling in the word "LIBERTY" is noticeable on the 1995 penny. Despite being more common, it can still sell for up to $45 in good condition.

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1999 Wide AM Reverse

The 1999 Wide AM penny features the letters "A" and "M" in "AMERICA" with a wider space between them. Due to a minting error, these coins can command prices of up to $500 for coins in new condition.

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1983 Double Die Reverse

Doubling is evident in the words "ONE CENT" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on the reverse of this penny. With approximately 250,000 coins minted, it can sell for up to $200 for a cleaner specimen.