Pennies That Can Fetch You A Lot More Money Than Their Face Value

1969-S Lincoln Penny Doubled Die Obverse Front

The Lincoln pennies produced from 1959 to 1982 are often worth more money than usual. After all, they were nearly pure copper instead of an alloy. Dies that were improperly prepared resulted in coins that had a “double” image. The most famous error took place in 1955, but it also happened to 1917, 1936, 1958, 1969, 1971, 1971-S, 1972, and 1995 pennies.

1969 S Lincoln Penny Doubled Die Obverse Front

1969-S Lincoln Penny Doubled Die Obverse Back

This penny was originally thought to be counterfeit. As a matter of fact, the government went on to destroy five of these coins before it acknowledged that it was actually a minting error! An uncirculated 1969-S Doubled Heritage Auctions auctioned off-die Lincoln Penny in Orlando for $126,500.

1969 S Lincoln Penny Doubled Die Obverse Back