7 Common Coins Worth Hundreds: Check Your Change Tonight

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Empty your wallet, your couch cushions, and your old piggy bank. These 7 coins are still in circulation — and worth more than $100 each.1. 1969-S Lincoln Cent (doubled die) — $25,000+Look for visible doubling on "LIBERTY" and the date.2. 198

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Empty your wallet, your couch cushions, and your old piggy bank. These 7 coins are still in circulation — and worth more than $100 each.

1. 1969-S Lincoln Cent (doubled die) — $25,000+

Look for visible doubling on “LIBERTY” and the date.

2. 1982 No-Mint-Mark Roosevelt Dime — $300+

Most 1982 dimes have a P or D under the date. A 1982 with no mint mark is rare.

3. 2004-D Wisconsin State Quarter (extra leaf) — $100-$400

Extra leaf on the ear of corn. Sometimes “high leaf,” sometimes “low leaf.”

4. 2005 Kansas State Quarter (“In God We Rust”) — $100

Die break removed the “T” in “Trust.”

5. 1995 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent — $50-$1,000+

Visible doubling on “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”

6. 1972 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent — $300-$14,000

Stronger doubling than 1995. Top condition examples cleared $14k.

7. 1999 Wide AM Lincoln Cent — $25-$500

A and M in “AMERICA” should touch on proofs but be separate on regular coins. Look for the wide spacing on a regular cent.

Where to sell

Heritage Auctions and Stack’s Bowers for $200+ coins. eBay sold-listings for under that. Always get coins worth $100+ certified by PCGS or NGC first.

How we researched this

This piece on 7 Common Coins Worth Hundreds: Check Your Change Tonight draws on published auction house results, professional grading service population reports, dealer price lists, hobby trade publications, and historical sale records current to May 2026. Where price ranges are provided, they represent observed realized sales across multiple independent venues rather than a single asking price or speculative valuation.

Our editorial process involves cross-referencing realized auction prices against grading service population data and dealer price guides before publication. The collectibles market is illiquid, condition-sensitive, and subject to taste shifts; figures change continuously and should always be confirmed with current auction comparables before any transaction.

Key takeaways for collectors and sellers

Condition drives value in nearly every category. A one-grade difference can mean a 5x to 50x price difference at the high end.
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Authentication is essential for any high-value piece. Provenance documentation, original packaging, period-correct materials, and consistent wear patterns all support authenticity claims.
Buyer premiums and seller fees can add 15 to 30 percent to the headline price at major auction houses. Always calculate net proceeds on the seller side and total spend on the buyer side before bidding or consigning.
Tax treatment of collectible gains differs from ordinary capital gains in many jurisdictions. Long-term collectible gains may be taxed at higher rates. Consult a qualified tax advisor before disposing of significant holdings.

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