Valuable Pennies And Other Coins Through the Decades

1914-D Lincoln Penny

Most of these pennies went into circulation despite the coins having a low mintage of just over one million. Due to this, finding a mint-condition 1914-D Lincoln penny is extremely rare. This low condition doesn’t drastically affect the worth of the coin because the scarcity adds to the coin’s value.

1914 D Lincoln Penny

1864 Indian Head Penny (With an ‘L’ on the Ribbon)

The design of the Indian Head penny dates back to 1859. The government found it extremely difficult to obtain metal for the production of coins during the Civil War. Thus, halfway through the year of 1864, the switch from copper-nickel to bronze alloy was made.

1864 Indian Head Penny (With An ‘L’ On The Ribbon)