A 1998 Lincoln Memorial penny featuring a shocking “LIBERTY” inscription error has shattered records with a $5 million auction sale – making it the most valuable modern penny ever sold.
Why This Common-Date Coin Is Worth Millions
💰 Key Features:
- Dramatic “LIBERTY” misstrike (letters partially missing/duplicated)
- Perfect MS-70 Red condition (flawless surfaces)
- Only one confirmed specimen known to exist
- Secret mint experiment according to experts
🔥 Auction Highlights:
- 8-minute bidding war between 5 collectors
- Final price exceeded pre-sale estimate by $3M
- Purchased by anonymous tech billionaire for private collection
How to Identify This Priceless Error
1️⃣ Check the Date: Must be 1998
2️⃣ Examine “LIBERTY”:
- Letters appear broken or doubled
- Possible missing elements
3️⃣ Verify Condition: - Mirror-like surfaces
- Zero contact marks
Where More Could Be Hiding
🔎 Original mint sets from 1998
🔎 Inherited collections
🔎 Bank rolls that sat untouched
🔎 Estate sales near Philadelphia
What To Do If You Find Another
🚨 Emergency Protocol:
- Don’t breathe on surfaces – Use cotton gloves
- Secure in archival holder immediately
- Call PCGS for VIP authentication
- 24/7 security until sale
“This redefines what’s possible in modern coin errors – we may never see another like it.”
- David Hall, PCGS Founder
Grading & Value Projections
| Grade | Value Estimate |
|---|---|
| MS-70 RD | $4M-$6M |
| MS-69 RD | $1M-$2M |
| MS-68 RD | $500K-$800K |
YOUR 1998 PENNY COULD BE WORTH MILLIONS!
