Check Your Wallet: These 7 Coins Could Be Worth Thousands
How often do you look at the coins you spend?
If you're like most people, you probably rarely take the time to check the year on each coin. What if we told you that a single penny could be worth thousands of dollars? You might have rare coins in your wallet and not even know. Here are seven coins that could be worth thousands.
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1. 1909 S Indian Head Penny
Estimated Price: $2,000
The 1909-S Indian Head penny was the lowest mintage of the Indian Head penny series. 1909 was the last year this penny was minted. This coin is popular among collectors because it is one of only two in the series struck at the San Francisco Mint. If you find one of these pennies in your wallet, it could be worth thousands.
2. 1922 D Wheat Penny
Estimated Price: $4,500
The 1922 D Wheat penny is one of the most common dates in the 1920s. The value of this penny comes from where it was minted. Most 1922 D Wheat pennies were minted in Philadelphia or San Francisco, making them valuable to collectors. Check your wallet for this coin. You might be able to cash out.
3. 1856 Flying Eagle Penny
Estimated Price: $25,000
If you see a coin with an eagle on it, you might be in for a payday. The 1856 Flying Eagle penny is extremely rare, with only 2,000 minted. These pennies were originally created as presentation pieces for members of Congress. If you find a 1856 or even a 1858 Flying Eagle penny, it is likely worth thousands.
4. 1965 Roosevelt Dime
Estimated Price: $1,000
The 1965 Roosevelt dime was produced by the Philadelphia Mint without a mint mark. While you might not get tens of thousands of dollars for this dime, a pristine-condition one can go for around $1,000.
5. 1968 S Roosevelt Dime
Estimated Price: $2,000
The 1968 S Roosevelt dime without the mint mark is a proof error that is valuable to coin collectors. Only 18 of the 1968 no S proof dimes have been certified, which is why it's no surprise that one sold for over $40,000.
6. 1949 D Washington Quarter
Estimated Price: $43,475
The 1949 D Washington quarter is valuable because of its low mintage compared to other 1940s quarters. Uncirculated quarters, like the MS-65, are rare and can sell for thousands of dollars. If you find a 1949 D Washington quarter, check its value before you spend it.
7. 1932 S Washington Quarter
Estimated Price: $45,500
The 1932 S Washington quarter has the lowest mintage in the entire series, with just over 400,000 pieces minted in San Francisco. The first year of the series is sought after by collectors. Even poor-condition 1932 S Washington quarters can get you a crisp $100.
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