BREAKING: These accidental mint hybrids sell for $50,000-$138,000—and could be hiding in your collection!
At PennyVerse, we’re revealing the 3 most valuable mule coins and exactly how to identify them before you accidentally spend a fortune!
Top 3 Mule Coins That Could Make You Rich
1. 1999 Lincoln Cent/Dime Mule ($138,000 RECORD!)
Obverse: Lincoln Memorial cent
Reverse: Roosevelt dime design
Weight: 2.5g (between penny/dime weight)
Only 3 known!
2. 1993-D Cent/Dime Mule ($51,750)
Key Feature: “D” mintmark
Weight: 2.5g
5-7 survivors
3. 1959-D Wheat Reverse Mule ($50,000)
Obverse: 1959 Memorial design
Reverse: Wheat ears (should be Memorial)
Only 2 confirmed!
Step-by-Step Identification Guide
1. Check for WRONG DESIGN PAIRINGS
- Lincoln head + dime reverse = JACKPOT
- 1959 date + wheat reverse = RARE ERROR
2. Weigh Precisely
2.5g (Cent/Dime mules)
3.11g (1959 Wheat mule)
3. Mintmark Matters
- No mintmark = Philadelphia
- “D” = Denver
4. Edge Inspection
- Cent/Dime mules = plain edge
- (Not reeded like normal dimes)
Recent Jaw-Dropping Sales
| Coin | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Mule | MS63 | $138,000 |
| 1993-D Mule | MS64 | $51,750 |
| 1959-D Mule | AU55 | $50,000 |
WARNING: Don’t Get Scammed!
Fake mule coins are flooding the market. ALWAYS verify:
PCGS/NGC certification
Exact weight matches
No signs of alteration
Red Flags:
“Too good to be true” eBay listings
Uncertified “mules” from shady sellers
Coins that fail weight/magnet tests
What to Do If You Find One
- Handle by edges only (preserve surfaces)
- Take HQ photos (obverse, reverse, edge)
- Submit to PCGS/NGC IMMEDIATELY
- Insure for $50K+ during verification
Where These $50K+ Coins Hide
- Old proof sets (especially 1999)
- Denver-mint collections
- Coin dealer “junk” bins
Pro Tip: Check coin rolls from 1993, 1999, and 1959!
Urgent Collector Update
With only 10-12 known mules total, finding one would be numismatic history!
Think You Found a Mule? We Can Help Verify!
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