Check your pockets: Here are the 5 most valuable coins in circulation (2024)

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Check your pockets: Here are the 5 most valuable coins in circulation? ›

1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny. Now we're getting into some serious money. The 1943 Bronze Lincoln penny has gone for hundreds of thousands of dollars, but it could go for as much as $1 million in perfect shape, according to Urban Aunty — as long as it's missing a mint mark (and thus from Philadelphia).

1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny. Now we're getting into some serious money. The 1943 Bronze Lincoln penny has gone for hundreds of thousands of dollars, but it could go for as much as $1 million in perfect shape, according to Urban Aunty — as long as it's missing a mint mark (and thus from Philadelphia).

Several factors can make American coins rare and valuable, including mint errors (like overstamp or double die errors), mint marks and specific dates. Coins with mint errors are often the most valuable because of their rarity.

Reputable coin dealers, Coin Auctions, eBay, and Price Guides are great places to start. If your coins are graded by one of the Top Tier grading services like PCGS or NGC, you can usually get a reasonable value estimate sight-unseen!

The higher a coin's grade, the higher its value is. The coin with the highest grade (MS 70) has no post-production imperfections at all. These days, 1965 quarters in circulated conditions are only worth up to $0.85. However, a mint 1965 quarter can be worth as much as $5,250.

Of the three the 1982 no mint mark is slightly scarcer than the other two. But the 1982 D 3.11 gm SMALL DATE is extremely rare. So far only two specimens have been found, and have sold at auction for close to $35,000.

Morgan Silver Dollars, minted between 1878 and 1921, are some of the most sought-after dollar coins.

Modern union coins

The $100 denomination has been produced by the US Mint since 1997 in the form of the American Platinum Eagle bullion coin.

What coins are worth keeping? ›

The years that No S Proof Dimes were struck were 1968, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1983 and 1990. While there are two to three dozen known to be in existence since 1968, there are hundreds known to be in existence for the years 1970, 1971, 1983 and 1990.

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of September 2024, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1971 in circulated condition is worth between $0.60 and $0.75.

With a limited mintage of just 6,738, the 1804 Bust quarter is a numismatic rarity and one of the most valuable US quarters — a truly coveted treasure for collectors. In circulated conditions, this coin is worth between $2800 and $75000, while coins in uncirculated condition have sold for almost $500,000.

Where to find coins? Places that are generally empty, overlooked, or not often frequented such as abandoned houses, attics, beneath bridges, and posthole banks are sometimes a good place to look.

Some of the most valuable pennies include the 1943 copper Lincoln cent, 1955 double die Lincoln cent, 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent, and the 1873 Indian Head penny with a doubled "LIBERTY". How can I tell if my penny is valuable? Check for key dates, mint marks, and errors. Research its history for rarity and demand.