3. 1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent — $862,500 In 2009, the Strawberry Leaf penny broke records for the most money paid for a penny at an auction, going for $862,000.

You don't need to be a coin collector to have piggy banks stashed around your house filled with quarters, dimes, nickels or pennies. However, you may not be aware of the potential fortune you ...

According to coin shops across the First State, rare and valuable coins are hard to find, and while there has been a demand for pennies, people shouldn't have unrealistic expectations.

The 1944 Lincoln Cent, struck in copper, isn’t rare, as it was widely circulated and only became less common over time. While it can still be found in bulk Wheat Cent assortments, its value lies more ...

For a 1909 VDB Lincoln penny in mint state struck in San Francisco, the NGC has the following price ranges based on the penny’s strike character (color): brown, $1,530 to $20,000; red and brown ...

Nickels cost the U.S. government 13.78 cents to make, USA TODAY previously reported. With the penny coin going bye-bye, here's what you need to know about the ones you have left.

While most pennies are worth only one cent, some rare variations can fetch a large sum at auction. With the penny on its way out, you may want to consider checking your coin jar for rare cent ...

While most pennies are worth only one cent, some rare variations can fetch a large sum at auction. With the penny on its way out, you may want to consider checking your coin jar for rare cent ...