Top 4 Rare U.S. 1 Cent Penny Coins Still in Circulation 

1992 Close AM Lincoln Penny Value: Up to $25,000+ in top condition Why It's Rare: On the reverse, the “AM” in “AMERICA” is very close together, unlike the wide spacing on regular pennies.

How to Spot It: Look at the word “AMERICA” under magnification — if the “A” and “M” are nearly touching, it could be the rare "Close AM" variety. 

1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Value: $35,000 to $100,000+ Why It's Rare: Features extreme doubling on the front (especially in “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”).

How to Spot It: Strong visible doubling without magnification. This is one of the boldest doubled dies known. 

1972 Doubled Die Obverse Value: Up to $5,000 in mint condition Why It's Rare: Doubling of the date and lettering on the front of the coin.

How to Spot It: Check the word “LIBERTY” and the motto — strong, clear doubling should be visible. 

1983 Doubled Die Reverse Value: Up to $3,000 Why It's Rare: The back of the coin has doubling in “ONE CENT” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”

How to Spot It: Flip it over and look closely — if the letters appear shadowed or doubled, it could be a jackpot. 

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