A 1983 Penny In Your Change Jar Could Be Worth $7,000

Here's another one to look for. This time you'll be combing through your old change jar looking for a 1983 penny with no mint mark. Just like the one in the picture. I found that penny in my desk drawer here in Fort Myers, Florida. But it's not one of the valuable ones. This treasure hunt has 2 parts to it.

A $7,000 payday on a penny is a great win, although not nearly as much as some  1943 and 1944 pennies out there. We've covered those before, click on one of those links if you want to know more. Those are the BIG money pennies.

You have a little better chance of finding one of these 1983 pennies. There's a lot more out there. But as I said, the treasure hunt is two part. First up, go through your old change looking for a 1983 penny with no mint mark. That's the little letter below the date on the front of the penny. It's the code that shows where the penny is made. I actually found a 1983 with no mint mark. On to step 2. We're looking for a 'doubling effect'. According to CNBC,  there's about 5,000 1983 pennies known to have this doubling error. The doubling is on the back of the penny where it says "one cent".

This is what's known as a “doubled die reverse” coin. It's when the stamping machine hits the coin at a slightly different spot. These coins are almost always worth more than regular coins, so anytime you see a 'double die' effect on a coin, take a closer look. The record sale at auction for one of these pennies is $7,050. Is yours worth that much? It always depends on condition. You'll need to get it graded to find out. Finally, I can't stress this enough - find a reputable grader before you try to sell. In the comment section of this video someone remarked that they had one of these coins and the person at the shop only gave them $20 for it. I'm guessing you got scammed, my friend.

Thanksgiving is a time to be present with your family and loved ones. This day allows everyone to just take a day to watch the parade, cook together, and being able to catch up with one another. Cooking is a huge staple of this holiday and usually takes a good amount of preparation. This preparation starts at figuring out your menu for the big day. Let's focus on the top ten Thanksgiving sides.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about how the menu will look this year. While this holiday has no set rules of what you make or bring to Thanksgiving- there are unspoken dishes that are always essentials. These sides like green bean casserole or crescent rolls almost automatically make you think of Thanksgiving.

While these unspoken dishes are essential to have on the menu- do we all have the same staple side dishes? Ranker conducted a poll of Florida's top ten Thanksgiving sides to see if Floridan's are all on the same page about the line up.

The lineup for side dishes should be taken very seriously because what is a good meal without them? I know that in my family, your side dishes need to be just as good as the main event- the turkey.

Taking a look at this list, I can see that we all agree on the dishes that need to be on the table. The ranking of these dishes might be up for discussion though. You can take a look to see if you agree with the rankings below.

These flaky, buttery, warm rolls always are perfect to have on the table for Thanksgiving. Who doesn't love them? A big plus to this dish is that it is one of the quickest and convenient things you will make.

This dish has just the perfect amount of sweetness to add onto your plate. Personally I would rank this side dish higher, probably even in my top three. My mother makes the best sweet potatoes that makes you want to just get another one.

While this side dish is a staple in almost every house hold, every family has their own spin on green beans. Some add bacon to the dish while some keep it plain and simple. No matter how your family prepares the green beans, it will always be a crowd favorite!

Another staple to have on you table for Thanksgiving.  While it might be one of the hardest dishes to eat from the list of sides, it is one of the tastiest as well! I would rank this in my top three as well.

This dish is a favorite for many households, including mine as well. My family takes the casseroles very serious for Thanksgiving and it is always gone within the hour. Personally, I never have liked green bean casserole and I would say it is one of the most overhyped sides for Thanksgiving.

The best dish that one can make or bring on Thanksgiving. I am always on macaroni duty for my Friendsgiving's because this is my favorite dish ever. I can not imagine a world that does not have this dish. Its perfect.

Gravy done right- salty, a little sweet, with the perfect amount of balanced spices. While growing up in Oklahoma, I have learned that people do not play about their gravy! I understand why it is so high up in the rankings.

Taking the third spot is bread. While I found it odd due to my family never just serving bread on Thanksgiving, I can see why other families do. If cornbread is classified in this category then I am very supportive of the rankings. Cornbread is superior and a essential on the table.

Another top three for me and Florida is in agreeance as well! This side is always needed at Thanksgiving and goes perfectly with any main entree that your family chooses.

Ranking number one on Florida's most favorite side dishes. With its rich, moist, savory taste- everyone loves it!