THERE are several pennies to look out for that can be worth potentially thousands.
Shaun, who goes by blueridgesilverhound on TikTok, is known for sharing information about all types of coins, dollar bills and bringing attention to fakes.
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The influencer recently took to TikTok to discuss rare Lincoln pennies and what makes them so valuable.
The wheat penny was minted from 1909 until 1958 and features the 16th president Abraham Lincoln on one side.
Each piece in the series has the words “In God We Trust" on the top and "Liberty" on the left side.
President Lincoln is displayed in the middle with the year in the bottom right corner.
Victor David Brenner was commissioned to design the penny with Abraham Lincoln's face to commemorate the President's 100th birthday in 1909.
Brenner continued to create the Lincoln pennies for four decades, with his 1909 version being the most memorable.
This is because he printed his VDB initials on the back of some varieties of 1909 pennies, which sparked controversy at the time.
Below are the top five rarest pennies that can score you up to $7,000, as revealed by Shaun.
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1. 1924 D Lincoln penny
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One date you'll want to look out for is the 1924 Lincoln D wheat cent.
These were minted in Denver and of course designed by Victor David Brenner.
More than 2.5million of these pennies were produced.
Depending on their condition, USA Coin Book estimated the value to start at $51 if in average condition.
However, some of these pennies can be worth around $400 or more if they are in mint state (MS) condition, which means the coin is uncirculated.
In fact, one recently sold on eBay for nearly $450.
It was certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company in an MS 64 RB grade.
2. 1909 S Lincoln penny
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These pennies are unique as they are the first year the Lincoln penny was created.
While this one doesn't have the VDB initials engraved – it could still be quite valuable.
Just over 1.8million were minted in San Francisco.
They are made of 95 percent copper, with the rest containing tin and zinc.
USA Coin Book estimates the value of these pennies to be worth $121 if in average condition.
They can be worth anywhere from $371 to $409 or more if found in mint condition.
One recently sold on eBay for $485 due to its high grade and certification.
It was certified by NGC in an MS 64 RB grade.
3. 1909 S Lincoln VDBpenny
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And that brings us back to the rarer VDB penny.
Only 484,000 were minted with an S letter mark, which stands for the mint location of San Francisco.
According to Professional Coin Grading Service president Ron Guth, journalists took issue with the placement of Brenner's initials.
Guth said that reporters argued it was “far from inconspicuous and that the initials amounted to free, illegal advertising for the designer.”
The initials were then removed from future designs as 72million pennies were minted without VDB.
However, coin collectors still place much value on these pennies.
In fact, PCGS reported that one sold for $7,000 in an October auction.
This one was certified by NGC in an MS 65 BN grade.
4. 1914 D Lincoln penny
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These pennies are also a popular find due to their low mintage of just a little over 1.9million.
They feature a D mintmark, which stands for Denver.
USA Coin Book reported that if found in average condition, these pennies can be worth $285.
But if you have one in MS condition, it can be worth anywhere from $2,277 to $3,764 or more.
Recently, one sold on eBay for $1,825 after a few bids.
The condition was described as "PCGS UNC Detail"
5. 1931 S Lincoln penny
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Another key date in the series is 1931 with an S mint mark.
The mintage is also quite low at just 866,000.
Much like the rest of the coins, the design features Lincoln on the obverse and wheat stalks instead of the Lincoln Memorial.
USA Coin Book estimates the value of these pennies to be worth anywhere from $102 in average condition to $215 or more.
One recently sold on eBay for $420.
While it was uncertified in the listing – that didn't stop buyers from placing a total of 55 bids on the piece.
The seller described the grade as "Uncirculated Red."
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