16-year-old Coin Numismatist Gets Hold Of A Rare Coin As A Spare Change,uncovers Its Worth Years Later

By Apoorva Jha

Lawsuit For Penny

This copper penny was discovered by Marvin Beyer, sometime after Lutes’s discovery. This penny, being displayed at the ANA convention, received nationwide attention and caused a stir in the numismatic community. The interest only developed further when Beyer pulled his coin from the sale at the auction at the very last minute. It resulted in a lawsuit.