These 10 Rare Coins Could Be Worth Up to $764

There are 10 rare coins. Have you ever looked at a penny or quarter in your pocket and thought it might be worth more than what it’s worth? The title “Up to $764 for these 10 rare coins with famous designs” is not just clickbait; it’s a real possibility. People still use these coins as pocket money, but fans love them because they were made with mistakes, have special features, or were made in small numbers. This guide tells you what to look for and how to make money whenever you invest, whether you’re doing it for fun or to teach your kids about saving money.

10 Rare Coins

Coin Name	Notable Feature	Estimated Value	Year(s)
1995 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent	Doubling on “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”	$50–$80	1995
2004-D Wisconsin Quarter	Extra leaf on corn husk	$100–$400	2004
2005 Kansas Quarter	“IN GOD WE RUST” grease error	$50–$100	2005
1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime	Missing mint mark from Philadelphia	$100–$300	1982
1999 Wide AM Lincoln Cent	Wide spacing in “AMERICA”	$250–$500	1999
1983 Doubled Die Reverse Cent	Doubling on reverse lettering	$200–$400	1983
1992 Close AM Lincoln Cent	Close spacing in “AMERICA”	$500–$764	1992
1972 Doubled Die Obverse Cent	Doubling on date and inscriptions	$200–$350	1972
1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Cent	Major doubling on the obverse	$10,000+	1969
2000-P Sacagawea “Cheerios” Dollar	Enhanced tail feathers from promo pack	$2,000–$5,000	2000

If you’ve ever not looked before putting extra change in a jar, you might want to take another look. Even the smallest coins can be very valuable. For example, the 1992 Close AM Lincoln Cent can fetch up to $764, and the Cheerios Sacagawea Dollar can fetch up to $5,000. If you keep looking at your change, you might find a secret gem in the world of coins.

What Makes These Coins Valuable?

Rare coins become valuable for a few key reasons:

1. Minting Errors

Some coins, like the Kansas Quarter from 2005, have grease mistakes that change the way the writing looks. Collectors who want one-of-a-kind items are drawn to these mistakes.

2. Design Variants

The 1999 Wide AM and 1992 Close AM Lincoln Cents are great examples of how small design changes can have a big effect on the value of a coin.

3. Limited Releases or Promotions

Some coins, like the 2000-P Sacagawea “Cheerios” Dollar, were made as part of special offers and don’t have the same design elements as regular coins.

4. Historical Significance

Older coins, like the 1969-S, had two sides. The Obverse Cent gives us a look into how coins were made and how they were printed in the past. These coins are also hard to find, which adds to their value.

How to Spot Rare Coins in Everyday Change

Step 1: Step 1: Look over every coin you touch.

Check your coins every time you get your money back. Think about:

• Pennies and quarters from the 1970s to the 2000s
• Dime with lost or strange mint marks

Step 2: Use a Magnifying Glass or Smartphone Zoom

Some mistakes are hard to spot, like writing twice on an engraving. Use a magnifying glass to look at:

• The space between words like “AMERICA”
• How the mint marks (D, P, S) look and where they are placed
• Any repeating or crooked letters or numbers

Step 3: Check again with online sources

Check out reliable sites like

• NGC Coin
• Price List for PCGS
• The U.S. Mint

You can find photos, minting histories, and present market values on these sites.

How to Take Care of Unusual Coins

Excellent work! You believe you have found an expensive coin. What now?

1. Don’t clean the coin.

Cleaning can take away the natural color and worth of something by as much as half.

2. Keep it in the right way

To keep coins from getting scratched or air-tight, use coin flips, cardboard holders, or plastic bags.

3. Have someone value it

Find pros who are PCGS or NGC-certified to grade your coins. A certified grade can make people value the product more and bring in more money.

4. Think about auctioning

Some very rare coins, like the 1969-S Doubled Die can be sold at auction for more than $10,000. Think about markets like

• History Auctions
• eBay, but only after verification

Why these coins are still being used

You might be wondering why people still have these coins in their bags and piggy banks if they are so valuable.

This is why:

• A lot of people don’t know what to look for.
• The things that make them different are very subtle.
• Not every mistake was found during creation.

To keep coins from getting scratched or air-tight, use coin flips, cardboard holders, or plastic bags.

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