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Check Your Coin Jar: These 1970s Coins Could Be Worth a Fortune!
You might be surprised to learn that some coins from the 1970s are worth significantly more than their face value. While most coins in circulation are only worth their designated amount, certain rare or misprinted pieces can be highly sought after by collectors.
So, before you roll that spare change, take a look! You might be sitting on a small fortune.
Here are eleven 1970s coins that could bring in some serious cash:
Pennies:
- 1970-S Large Date Penny: The 1970 pennies minted in San Francisco have two varieties: large date and small date. The large date has slightly larger numbers and a more pronounced “LIBERTY.” These can sell for over $100, with a record sale of $1,500.
- 1970-S Small Date Penny: The small date version, with its smaller “7” and fainter “LIBERTY,” can be even more valuable. High-grade versions have sold for as much as $2,464.
- 1971-S Deep Cameo Proof Penny: Proof coins, created as models, often have sharper details. The 1971-S deep cameo proof penny, with its distinct “frosting,” has sold for over $17,000.
- 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny: A doubled die occurs when the coin is struck multiple times, creating a subtle overlapping image. A 1971-S doubled die penny sold for $748.
- 1974-S Reverse Brockage Penny: This rare misprint features the standard 1974-S markings on the front and a reversed image from a 1973-S penny on the back. One reportedly sold for over $11,000.
Nickels:
- 1978 Thomas Jefferson Nickel Misprint: This extremely rare error features the design of a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar stamped over a nickel. One sold for over $15,000.
- 1970-S Double-Struck and Broadstruck Nickel: This rare error features a flattened, off-center image. Its value is estimated around $2,000.
- 1973-D Double-Struck, Off-Center Nickel: Another doubled-struck nickel, this one is about 75% off-center and has a starting auction price of nearly $900.
Dimes:
- 1975-S No Mint Mark Dime: This San Francisco-minted proof dime is missing its “S” mint mark. One of these extremely rare coins sold for a staggering $456,000.
Quarters:
- 1976-P Clad Bicentennial Quarter: This quarter, commemorating American independence, features a colonial drummer. Versions without a mint mark, indicating they were made in Philadelphia, have sold for thousands, with a record of $2,520.
Dollars:
- 1979 Susan B. Anthony Dollar: Even without errors, this dollar can be quite valuable, especially in mint condition. A high-grade example sold for $3,819.
When checking your change, look for subtle errors like double strikes, missing mint marks, or variations in font size. You never know, you could be holding a piece of numismatic history!
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