Valuable Pennies And Other Coins Through the Decades

Published on November 3, 2020
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1914-S Lincoln Penny

The S designation is included in the name to show that these pennies were minted at the San Francisco Mint. This penny has been sold at a whopping $105,800 and weighs 3,11 grams. The components that this penny is made from are zinc, tin, and copper.

1914 S Lincoln Penny

1914 S Lincoln Penny

1944-D Lincoln Penny

This version of the Lincoln penny has been sold at an auction for an incredible $115,000. The particular coin can be deemed a mistake produced by the Mint as it was struck on a steel planchet with zinc-coating. It’s estimated that there are approximately 10 of these pennies from the Denver Mint.

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1944 D Lincoln Penny

1944 D Lincoln Penny