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Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny: How a Coin in Change Could Be Worth $510K

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Introduction: The Hidden Treasure in Your Change Everyday coins pass through our hands without much thought. From paying for groceries to collecting spare change in jars, pennies often go unnoticed. But what if one of those ordinary-looking cents hiding in your wallet or piggy bank was actually worth hundreds of thousands of dollars? Believe it or not, that possibility is real. The legendary Lincoln Wheat Penny, minted in the early 20th century, remains one of the most iconic and valuable …

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Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $1.1 Million – Rare Coin Still in Circulation

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We all throw coins into our back pockets, piggy banks, or simply forget about them. But imagine a scenario in which one of those pennies at the bottom of your pocket was valued more than a million dollars. That is the case with some of the rare Lincoln Wheat Pennies, one of the most interesting and sought-after coins in U.S. coinage history. One particular Lincoln Wheat Penny was worth $1.1 million, and what’s even more exciting is that a few …

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The $168K Lincoln Wheat Penny: What Makes It So Valuable?

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The $168K Lincoln Wheat Penny: What Makes It So Valuable?

What makes the 1909‑S VDB Wheat Penny so rare and valuable Some recent known sale / auction examples Here are real, documented recent sales (2024‑2025) or auctioned specimens that illustrate how much the premium is for the very best coins: So while the “$168,000” figure might be quoted in some articles or from private sales / rumors, the publicly documented sale records tend to show lower but still large numbers for top grade examples. How to spot (authenticate) a genuine …

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Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $121 Million Could Still Be Found Today

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Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $121 Million Could Still Be Found Today

What Is a Lincoln Wheat Penny? The $121 Million Claim — Why It’s Likely False Several recent online articles (blogs, coin‑websites, etc.) have claimed that a Lincoln Wheat Penny is or may be worth $121 million and still in circulation. However: So far, “$121 million” seems to be a myth or exaggeration, likely fueled by clickbait articles or speculation. No trustworthy numismatic authority supports that valuation. See detailed data below. What Are the Highest Documented Sale Prices? Here are some …

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