A coin can be worth a ton of money -- a pretty penny, one might say -- if it's rare and has enough historical significance.

Most of the values below reflect averages ... uncirculated condition typically sell for $10,000 or more. 1943-D Lincoln Bronze Wheat Penny: $2.3 million Designed by Victor D.

Let’s face it: Pennies are an annoyance to many Americans. Their main value as a currency is to help provide exact change, and most wind up in a drawer or jar and quickly forgotten about.