In 1943, during World War II, the United States needed large amounts of copper for weapons and other war supplies. To save copper, the U.S. Mint started making one-cent coins (pennies) using steel coated with zinc. But by mistake, a …
If you’re into coin collecting or just like checking your pocket change, here’s one penny you don’t want to miss—the RPM (S over S Mint Mark) Wheat Penny, which has sold for up to $32,900. It may look like an …
Imagine finding a penny worth $43,000 just by checking your coin jar. It sounds unbelievable, but it’s true! Some S Mint Mark Wheat Pennies with a Re-Punched Mint Mark (RPM) error are worth tens of thousands of dollars. One such …
The 1914-D Lincoln Wheat Penny is one of the most sought-after coins in the Lincoln penny series. With a mintage of just over 1.1 million coins, it is considered a key date in the series. While many of these pennies …
What if a small crack on a coin could make you rich? Sounds strange, right? But it’s true! A rare Die Crack Lincoln Wheat Penny has been sold for an incredible $575,000. This type of coin is a dream find …
What if a bright, shiny penny from decades ago could make you rich? That’s exactly the case with a Red D Lincoln Wheat Penny, which in near-perfect condition has sold for up to $100,000. This isn’t just a regular old …
Most Wheat Pennies are made of bronze, but there’s one version that’s so rare and unusual, it has become a legend in the coin world—the 1944-D Steel Wheat Penny. This unique error coin is one of the rarest U.S. coins …
The 1921 Lincoln Wheat Penny is one of the more common coins from the early 20th century. With nearly 40 million coins minted, it’s not hard to find one in regular used (circulated) condition. But here’s what most people don’t …
When it comes to rare U.S. coins, the 1943-D Bronze Lincoln Cent is one of the most mysterious and highly sought-after. Just like the 1944 steel cent, this coin wasn’t supposed to exist. It was created by mistake during a …
Most people wouldn’t expect a one-cent coin to be worth hundreds of thousands, but one special error coin proves that even the smallest details matter. The DDO Wheat Penny—short for Doubled Die Obverse—is one of the most famous and valuable …