1926-S Lincoln Penny
This 1926-S Lincoln penny was sold at an auction for a whopping $149,500. The excellent condition of these coins enhances its value. This value also comes from the fact that only nine other wheat pennies were put into production in smaller quantities.
1877 Indian Head Penny
The 1877 Indian Head penny is the rarest of its kind. Only 852,500 of these pennies were made as a result of the economic slump beginning in 1873. One of these pennies was sold in its original copper-red color for $149,500 by Heritage Auctions.