1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent – First year of the Lincoln penny. – The "VDB" initials of the designer, Victor David Brenner, appear on the reverse. – Only 484,000 minted, making it extremely rare.
1916-D Mercury Dime – Minted in Denver ("D" mint mark). – Key date in the Mercury dime series. – Only 264,000 produced, and heavily circulated, so high-grade examples are rare.
1932-D Washington Quarter – First year of the Washington quarter series. – Denver mint released just 436,800 of them. – Sought after for its historical and collectible significance.
1943 Copper Penny – In 1943, pennies were made of steel due to wartime copper shortages. – A few copper versions were accidentally struck — extremely rare! – One sold for over $1 million at auction.
1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Cent – Features dramatic doubling on the date and lettering. – Known for its scarcity and value, with only a few dozen verified examples. – Fakes exist, so authentication is critical.