12 Pennies Worth Thousands You Might Have Right Now

Most pennies are worth exactly one cent — but a few specific dates and varieties can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. In this video, we look at 12 Lincoln pennies you should know how to identify, including doubled dies, Small Date varieties, Wide AM and Close AM reverses, and rare composition errors. You’ll see exactly what to check: the date, mint mark, lettering, spacing, weight, and other small details that can separate an ordinary penny from a valuable collectible. Before you spend your change or dump that old jar of pennies, take a closer look. One small detail could make a huge difference.