A 5-gallon jug of pennies can contain approximately $350 to $450 in face value, depending on how densely they are packed. The total value can increase significantly if the jug includes rare or collectible pennies. Among such rarities is the 1982 “Close AM” Lincoln cent, distinguished by the minimal space between the “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” on the reverse side. This penny is particularly valuable to collectors due to its scarcity and distinctive feature, often fetching prices well above its face

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