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What year is the oldest penny?
Lincoln Wheat Penny Values Are Rising
| DATE | GOOD | EXTREMELY FINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1909 Lincoln Penny | $4 | $8 |
| 1909 Lincoln Penny (S) | $100 | $225 |
| 1910 Lincoln Penny | $0.35 | $4 |
| 1910 Lincoln Penny (S) | $17 | $45 |
How much is the first penny worth?
The first U.S. penny is 223 years old, and is also worth a lot more than one cent. It sold for nearly $1.2 million Thursday night at an auction in Baltimore.
How much is a birch cent worth?
Birch Cent auction: This historic and rare penny could be worth $1 million dollars – CBS News.
What is the most expensive Penny ever sold?
The most expensive penny that has ever been sold at auction is a 1943-D Lincoln penny that had been struck on a bronze planchet. The penny was in uncirculated condition. It was sold in a private sale in September of 2010 and it went for an unbelievable price of $1,700,000 through Legend Numismatics .
When were coins first made in the US?
Coins of the United States dollar (aside from those of the earlier Continental currency) were first minted in 1792. New coins have been produced annually and they make up a valuable aspect of the United States currency system.
What year did they first make the Penny?
Benjamin Franklin reportedly designed the first American penny in 1787. Known as the Fugio cent, it bears the image of a sun and sundial above the message “Mind Your Business.” A chain with 13 links, each representing one of the original colonies, encircles the motto “We Are One” on the reverse.
What US pennies are worth money?
Most wheat pennies are worth no more than five cents, but pennies from certain years are worth much more. Mint condition pennies from 1909, 1914, 1931, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1952, 1955, 1956, and 1958 are worth anywhere from $2 to over $1,200.