The “Hobby of the Kings” just set a new benchmark for coin enthusiasts. A rare 1988 Abraham Lincoln penny sold for $64,000 at an auction in April 2026. The piece was a 1988 “Doubled Ear” Lincoln cent, ...

The penny’s rarity stems from its “doubled ear” variety, a type of doubled die obverse (DDO) error. This occurs when the die ...

At an April auction, an exceptional 1988 Abraham Lincoln cent sold for a staggering $64,000. David Lawrence Rare Coins, or ...

The penny of 1988 is dull to look at initially. A mere old copper counterfeit coin. Some of these, however, contain errors which make them something much more ...