What pennies will make you rich?

  • 1872 Indian Head Penny. Heritage Auctions, HA.com. ...
  • 1877 Indian Head Penny. Heritage Auctions, HA.com. ...
  • 1864 Indian Head Penny–"L" on Ribbon. Heritage Auctions, HA.com. ...
  • 1943 Lincoln Cent Struck on Bronze Alloy. ...
  • 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. ...
  • 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Cent.


What years of pennies are worth money?

The 10 Most Valuable Lincoln Pennies
  • 1998-P Wide AM: $25.
  • 1995-D Doubled Die: $50.
  • 1970-S Small Date High 7: $60.
  • 1984-P Doubled Die Ear: $250.
  • 1960-D Small D Over Large D: $200-$500.
  • 1983-P Doubled Die Reverse: $400.
  • 1992-D Close AM: $500.
  • 1999-P Wide AM: $540.


What year penny is worth $1000000?

Simpson, co-chairman of the Texas Rangers baseball club, paid $1 million for the finest known 1943-S Lincoln Wheat cent on a bronze planchet. All 1943 Lincoln cents were supposed to be made of steel planchets coated with zinc.


What pennies hold the most value?

Here's a rundown of 10 of the most expensive pennies made since 1900:
  • 1931-S Lincoln Cent: $65 to $100+ ...
  • 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent: $125,000+ ...
  • 1944 Steel Lincoln Cent: $75,000 to $125,000+ ...
  • 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent: $1,000 to $2,000+ ...
  • 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Cent: $30,000+ ...
  • 1972 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent: $200 to $300+


Why is 1977 penny worth so much?

1977 S proof Lincoln penny

The San Francisco mint produced only proof pennies in 1977. Their number was limited to 3,251,152 pieces, making their price high in some cases.


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What pennies to look for?

Rare Pennies
  • 1914-S Lincoln Penny.
  • 1944-D Lincoln Penny (Zinc-coated steel)
  • 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny.
  • 1872 Indian Head Penny.
  • 1969-S Lincoln Penny-Doubled Die Obverse.
  • 1926-S Lincoln Penny.
  • 1877 Indian Head Penny.
  • 1914-D Lincoln Penny.


What year is the rarest old penny?

Arguably the most valuable one penny coin is the 1933 George V penny, which is worth an estimated value of £72,000. Although this was originally created as a pattern coin – which means it is not intended for release into circulation – it is believed seven were issued, making them extraordinarily rare.

Why is the 1999 penny worth so much?

It's from 1999 and could be worth $4,500 thanks to a little-known error on it. What you want to look for is a 1999 penny with no mint mark, which means no letter under the year on the heads side.


What penny is worth $100000?

The record price for a 1943 Copper Wheat penny is the 2010 sale of the 1943-D for $1,750,000. These coins, however, typically sell at auction in the range of $100,000 to $250,000. This auction price makes these pennies worth the most money.

What are the best pennies to save?

So before you say, “Keep the change,” check to see if you have any of these valuable pennies:
  1. 1943 Bronze Lincoln. (Image: Heritage Auctions, HA.com) ...
  2. 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  3. 1992 Close AM Reverse. ...
  4. 1972 Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  5. 1995 Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  6. 1999 Wide AM Reverse. ...
  7. 1983 Double Die Reverse.


What penny is worth $50000?

The 1959-D wheat penny is one of the most controversial mule coins ever. It's worth $50,000!


What is the Holy Grail penny?

This holy grail penny is a copper penny from 1943. That might sound normal to some, but the U.S. didn't make pennies out of copper in 1943. Instead, they were made out of steel coated in zinc. This was due to copper being used for other purposes during World War II.

What year penny is worth $1000?

The coin in question is a penny from 1909. The media could not be played. If you find a 1909 penny with an S on the front and the letters VDB on the back at the bottom, it could be worth nearly $1,000.

What makes a 1983 penny valuable?

According to CNBC's Make It, the US made 7.7 billion pennies in 1983, but only about 5,000 are known to have this doubling error — making them valuable to those who find one in their possession.


What's special about the 2009 penny?

In 2009, the U.S. Mint made four special penny designs to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. It was also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny, which the Mint first made in 1909. The image of Lincoln remained on the obverse (heads) of all four cents in the new program.

Why is a 1982 penny worth $10000?

So for the past 30 years, pennies have been made with an alloy comprised of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, but pennies minted before 1982 are 95% copper and 5% zinc. The price of copper has more than quadrupled over the past 10 years.

What are the 5 most valuable pennies?

The top 5 most valuable pennies
  • 1944 Steel Wheat Penny. ...
  • 1943 Copper Wheat Penny. ...
  • 1873 Indian Head Penny. ...
  • 1914 D Wheat Penny. ...
  • 1877 Indian Head Penny.


What are the top 10 pennies to look for?

  1. 1792 Birch Cent - About $2.6 Million. ...
  2. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny - About $1.7 Million. ...
  3. 1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent - About $863,000. ...
  4. 1793 Liberty Cap Wreath Cent - About $391,000. ...
  5. 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000. ...
  6. 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000. ...
  7. 1909 VDB Proof Lincoln Penny - About $269,000.


Is a 1990 penny worth anything?

The 1990 penny was minted in huge numbers by all the mints – Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. In all, almost 12 billion coins were struck, with more than half minted in Philadelphia. That's why most are worth no more than their face value today.

How do I know if my 1944 penny is valuable?

The 1944 wheat penny is worth roughly 15 cents in average condition, always more than its face value. Some examples of 1944 Wheat Penny are also valuable because they contain errors or are in exceptional mint state condition, which are in high demand by collectors.


What's the rarest one penny?

If you have heard of only one rare coin, there is a good chance that it is the 1933 penny. For some reason this coin, more than any other, has lodged itself in the public consciousness.

Why is the 1933 penny so rare?

In 1933 the Royal Mint decided to temporarily cease the production of pennies. This was due to the millions of Victorian and Edwardian pennies already in circulation.

What is the oldest penny ever?

America's first one-cent piece, called the "large cent," was first struck in 1793, one year after the Mint opened. It was so big that it was hard to use, but it wasn't replaced by a smaller penny until 1857, more than 50 years later.
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