Rare 1 penny coin with unique date sells for over Rs 1 crore at auction
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An exceptionally rare 1933 pre-decimal 1-penny coin recently fetched a staggering 140,000 pounds at an auction, turning its owner into a millionaire.
The coin’s remarkable sale has sparked excitement among collectors who are now eager to inspect their own collections for similar treasures.
A TikTok user, who shared the news with his 172,700 followers, explained the significance of the coin. "This is from my private collection, kindly loaned to me. It's an iconic coin that attracts many visitors," he said.
He noted that such rare coins often vanish into safes, rarely to be seen again. The last known sale of a 1933 penny was in 2016, where it also fetched around 140,000 pounds. "If it were to come on the market again, it would likely sell for even more," he added.
The video emphasized the rarity of the 1933 penny, urging viewers to check their grandparents' old coin collections for this specific date. Although the TikTok user showcased a replica, he highlighted the value of finding an original.
One poster in the video encouraged viewers to search their collections, stating, "If you find one, you are extremely lucky. What would be the first thing you do if you found this 1933 penny?"
The video, titled "The holy grail 1933 predecimal penny," garnered over 1,120 likes and numerous comments. One user inquired about the number of such coins in existence, with another replying, "Only 6." A viewer reminisced, "We had one about 10 years ago, but it went missing."
The story of the 1933 penny has undoubtedly ignited interest among coin enthusiasts, prompting many to take a closer look at their collections in hopes of discovering a similar hidden gem.