- errors
- Exceptional condition
Some of the most famous examples are error coins created when the wrong metal blank was used or when a design was struck incorrectly. The 1943 copper Lincoln cent is one of the best-known examples because most cents that year were made from steel during World War II.
Other valuable varieties include the 1955 Doubled Die, 1969-S Doubled Die, and certain Close AM/Wide AM Lincoln cents.
What Should You Look For?
Before spending an old penny, take a few seconds to inspect it.
1. Check the
