Pennies, often overlooked as a mere pocket change, can sometimes hold significant value beyond their face worth. These valuable pennies are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike for ...

Minting errors like the 1943 bronze penny or the 1944 steel penny are great examples. One of the most valuable "large cents," the 1793 Strawberry Leaf, sold at auction for almost $863,000 in 2009.

There are a few rare coins that remain in circulation today and can be worth 100,000 times their face value. These are the ...

This penny somehow missed the 1944 transition from steel-coated zinc to copper, and it’s worth a fortune as a result. Just two copies of the San Francisco-minted version remain. Circulating ...

While many of the most valuable coins aren’t in circulation anymore, there are still millions of coins changing hands every ...

In the world of numismatics, some pennies hold the potential to transform an ordinary sports enthusiast into a millionaire. These pennies are not your ...

During World War II, pennies were made of steel to save copper for the war effort. However, a few were mistakenly made of bronze, and these are extremely rare and valuable. Made of 95% copper and ...

This penny is another happy accident, since the pennies minted that year were supposed to be steel or war pennies, and copper plates from 1942 might have inadvertently mixed with other steel plates.