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.