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Ten pennies worth money to look for in 2024 include: 1943-D Lincoln Bronze Wheat Penny — $2.3 million. 1944-S Steel Wheat Penny — $1.1 million.

One of the rarest pennies cost a Beverly Hills man a pretty penny. At an auction last Thursday, Kevin Lipton shelled out $2,585,000 for the Birch Cent, a penny made in 1792 that is named after its engraver, Robert Birch. It's the most money ever paid for a one-cent piece.

A 1958-dated Lincoln cent mistakenly made with doubling in some letters of the design has sold for a record $1,136,250. It was owned by a New York City collector who died soon after consigning his pristine condition coins to be sold at auction. He spent his life procuring the absolute best-of-the-best Lincoln cents...

Well, according to the U.S. Government Mint, while steel pennies are not exceedingly rare, the 1943 double-die penny is and could be worth a fortune if you happen to find one. The price range varies, but some of these pennies have sold at auction for over $300,000.

Of the three the 1982 no mint mark is slightly scarcer than the other two. But the 1982 D 3.11 gm SMALL DATE is extremely rare. So far only two specimens have been found, and have sold at auction for close to $35,000. What is the 1982 penny worth with no mint?

One reason these coins are so valuable has to do with what they are made of. As GOBankingRates previously reported, any penny minted before 1982 contains 95% copper. Copper pennies are a relatively common find in a penny roll, which lowers their value.

The 1959-D wheat penny is one of the most controversial mule coins ever. It's worth $50,000! Here's everything you could possibly want to know about the 1959-D penny error!

With few exceptions, copper coins in the U.S. mean one-cent pennies — usually those featuring Abraham Lincoln. The most valuable Lincoln penny is worth $2 million on the collectibles market, and many more are worth five or six figures.

There are no rare or in-demand Lincoln pennies from 1977. Their mintage was high, making them quite available. Only proof coins at a high grade are rarer on the market. Since only 59 of the 5,534 survived 1977 S DCAM pennies are in the PR 70 grade, you can expect them to be costly.

LINCROFT, N.J., Sept. 23 (UPI) -- A one-of-a-kind 1943 U.S. penny struck in the wrong metal was sold by a New Jersey dealer for $1.7 million, with the proceeds going to charity.

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The Most Expensive Penny

The first 1943 copper cent was sold in 1958 for more than $40,000. In 1996, another went for a whopping $82,500. But those sales pale in comparison with the latest: this week, a dealer in New Jersey sold his 1943 penny for a staggering $1.7 million.

The 1943 penny that is worth $1000000 is the one that was mistakenly made out of copper instead of zinc-coated steel. Only a few of these pennies were produced and they are extremely rare, making them highly valuable to collectors.

The 1943 bronzed Lincoln penny is described as “the most famous error coin in American numismatics,” CNBC Make It pointed out and the odds of finding one are not in your favor. One that's been circulated could sell for $150,000 to $200,000, but prices can fluctuate significantly.

1943 Wheat Penny (Bronze Cent Strike)

The record sale for one of these coins in mint state was for $1.7 million. However, even if you don't have one of these coins in mint state, these 1943 wheat pennies can range from $14,000 to $300,000.

1943-S Bronze Wheat Penny

Sold for $1 million, the 1943-S Bronze Wheat Penny is one of four known examples minted in San Francisco. This coin is highly prized not only for its rarity but also for its mint-state condition.

1974 No Mint Mark Aluminum Penny Value

All others have been recalled, donated to a public institution, or destroyed. This coin is worth an estimated $160,000. Finding one today in uncirculated condition can fetch you as much as 2 million US dollars.