$100 Billion Penny Could Be Yours: Have you ever wondered if a penny in your pocket could be valuable? Pennies have sold for hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.
A $100 billion cent may seem too wonderful to be true, yet unusual coins have made ordinary people millions. Be the next lucky person?
The first “Large Cent” was released in 1793, starting the U.S. penny's storied history. The design has altered several times, including the Indian Head penny (1859-1909), Lincoln Wheat cent (1909-1958), and Lincoln Memorial penny (1959-2008).
The 1943 Bronze Lincoln Wheat Penny—Over $1.7 Million To conserve copper during WWII, the U.S. Mint turned to steel pennies. Some remaining bronze planchets were mistakenly used, creating the uncommon 1943 bronze penny.
Up to $126,500 for the 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny This penny is one of the most renowned mistake coins because to its obverse inscriptions doubling.
The 1955 Doubled Die Penny—$125,000 Its dramatic date and writing doubles make this penny collectible.
Up to $25,000 for the 1992 Close AM Penny This penny is significant because the letters “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” are closer than usual on the back.
The $14,400 1972 Doubled Die Obverse Penny This dime is popular among collectors due to its front doubling.