![]() ![]() They contribute to the supply of arms and ammunition to the allied countries, especially England and France, both of which were involved in the conflict that began at that very time. We are in the period of the First World War, when the United States, despite everything, is facing a favourable and prosperous economic period. Most Valuable Pennies: 1914-D Lincoln Penny The American penny 1873 reaches at auction figures even around 9000€ of valuation. The same coin, however, relating to the year 1873 is also very rare and much sought after. The 1877 penny was minted in small quantities and finding an uncirculated coin is really a rarity. In this period here is the 1 cent dollar coin with the rarest Indian head ever minted. Families struggled to make it to the end of the month and there was no room to save even a few coins, much less to store them for numismatic purposes. We are in the middle of the period of economic collapse that had affected the American states since 1873. Most Valuable Pennies: 1877 Indian Head Penny If the coin is in perfect condition and has kept its original color, it is worth a lot of money. However, because it was minted in small quantities (it is the second coin with the smallest quantity of minting) and because it is extremely rare to find an example that has not been put into circulation, things change. ![]() Most Valuable Pennies: 1926-S Lincoln PennyĪmong the most valuable pennies this is a coin that would seem to have nothing particularly interesting. Whether it is circulated or not it is always about coins of great value. The date is also split but to see it you need a magnifying glass. The particularity lies in the fact that the inscriptions of the right side of the coin are doubled, you can see very well in the inscription “Liberty”. Eventually, 5 of these very rare (and legitimate) coins were confiscated and destroyed before he realized the mistake. It’s a shame, however, that he noticed it too late and began to confiscate the coins sure that they were counterfeit. Most Valuable Pennies: 1969-S Lincoln Penny–DoubledĪ very special currency, so special that when it was discovered (in 1970) the federal government of the United States thought it was a counterfeit coinage. from 1871, is also rare although it has a much lower value. It is therefore the exceptional conditions of this coin and its perfect color that make it very rare and of great value. Of these coins were minted as many as 4 million, but since it was the period of economic collapse that was just beginning, people did not save coins nor much less keep them to collect them. Most valuable pennies: 1872 Indian Head Penny However, about 500,000 coins had already been minted and are now very much sought after by collectors for this small peculiarity. Since you could not put 3 initials to sign the coin, but at most 2, the Department of the American Treasury requested the withdrawal and removal of the initials. The author of the design, Victor David Brenner, put his signature, or rather his initials, under the two ears of wheat in the reverse (V.D.B.) This coin replaces the cent with the head of an Indian and represents President Lincoln. Most Valuable Pennies: 1909-S Lincoln VDB Penny For this reason, these American steel pennies are really sought after and paid very well by collectors. In fact, from 1944 onwards we have returned to the classic use of copper. What makes it rare is the fact that it was minted in steel instead of normal copper. Most Valuable Pennies: 1944-D Lincoln Penny on SteelĬoined in over 430 million copies, this coin does not seem to have anything special about it. Coins that are 100 years old and so carefully preserved are a small treasure for numismatic collectors. It is precisely the quality that distinguishes this currency and makes its economic value levitate. ![]() It is 1 cent of dollar with Lincoln of 1914, coined in over 4 million copies but still in excellent condition. Most Valuable Pennies: 1914-S Lincoln Penny (consult our numismatic glossary to study the various states of quality). Always remember that the value of a coin depends only on the rarity but especially on its state of preservation. PS: We have entered the value in euros also, for easier reference even if the reference auctions are in dollars. ![]() It ranges from quotes starting from 100 thousand euros up to almost 1.5 million euros, so hold on strong. So read on and find out together with us which are the most valuable pennies, among all the coins that have been sold at numismatic auctions. Coins Online Auction: How does it work?. ![]()
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