Most pennies from 1943 were made of steel, but a few were struck in copper by mistake. These rare coins can sell for hundreds of thousands at auctions.
This was the first official cent made by the U.S. Mint. Its unique chain design makes it highly valuable, and collectors pay big money for one in good condition.
This coin was originally a test design, so only a few exist. Because of its rarity, collectors will spend thousands of dollars to add it to their collections.
One of the rarest Indian Head pennies, the 1877 edition had a very low mintage. Finding one in good condition could bring you thousands of dollars.
This was the first year of the Lincoln penny, and coins with the designer's initials (VDB) are very rare. Some have sold for over $50,000 at auctions.