8 Lesser-Known Coins Worth Thousands of Dollars

1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo Nickel

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1970-S Small Date Lincoln Penny

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1922 No D Lincoln Wheat Penny

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1943 Copper Penny

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1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny

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1856 Flying Eagle Cent

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2000-P Sacagawea “Cheerios” Dollar

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1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime

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