Millions of coins are lost every year in American houses. Taking some time to look for them and check the value they have could pay off. Make money by selling them to coin collectors across the States.
Take for example the large date penny from 1970. It is worth $24,150. This Lincoln penny is worth a great deal of money and could help the seller get out of a difficult financial situation.
Why is this coin worth such a lot of money?
PCGS claims that the Auction Record was $24,150.00. Some experts believe it is because of the Doubled Die Obverse proof penny and it was in very good condition when it was sold.
As a matter of fact, it was auctioned back in 2001, so, perhaps, it may have a higher value in 2024. Visit PCGS official site: https://www.pcgs.com/auctionprices/details/1970-s-large-date-doubled-die-obverse-ms/92939 and see all the details about the different auctions that took place for this coin and the money it was necessary to buy it.
A Small Date Penny from 1970 was worth a lot of money too, up to $18,400. Some experts love the fact that it is scarce. PCGS claims that it reached such a high price back in 2005. Other coin collectors are attracted by its delicate date of a much finer punch.
2 coins from 1971 and 1979 to make money
Another example PCGS shows is the 1971-S 1 Cent, Deep Cameo (Proof) Lincoln Cent (Modern). For your information, this coin was not meant to be for circulation. Instead, it was used as a model for forthcoming coins.
But you must be wondering how much money it was worth when the auction took place. According to PCGS the auction record is set at $17,250. It was sold in 2024. Check all the details here: https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1971-s-1c-dcam/93434
Finally, the coin that reaches the top 4 is the 1979-P SBA$ Anthony Dollar, Overstruck on a 1978 Jefferson Nickel. Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest numismatic auctioneer claims it was sold in 2014.
The money to buy it was $15,275. If you check this coin, there is a minting mistake. It shows the image of Susan Brownell Anthony which was stamped over the top of Monticello on a Jefferson 1978 nickel.