Top 50 Most Valuable Pennies In History

Updated For 2023: The Top 50 Most Valuable U.S. Pennies are constantly changing, and I tried to do my best to do a quick runthrough of some of the highlights of the best errors, varieties, key dates, proofs, patterns, mis-strikes, and other craziness that has happened at the U.S. mint over the past 167 years or so since small-size cent coins started up in 1856!
There have been some re-pricing in coin markets, with certain coins skyrocketing up the ranks, while other coins fall significantly down in value - with one of them going from $1,700,000 in a private sale to $840,000 in public auction (and falling out of #1). Stay updated on our future videos and informational content by subscribing - make sure to do so for great content delivered to your inbox! And be sure to sign up for our email list at treasuretown.com.
0:00-0:15 Introduction
0:15-4:34 Pennies No. 50 To No. 41
4:34-10:06 Pennies No. 40 To No. 26
10:06-15:39 Pennies No. 25 to No. 11
15:39-18:52 Pennies No. 10 to No. 2
18:52-20:00 Penny Number 1
20:00-20:50 Conclusion
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[@StormySky48]

8:45 if it was an 8 over 7, the 7 would be much more prominent. They made the coinz with a steal stamp press to make the mold. Not making each number one at a time.

[@ericprater1970]

I have a 1987 Penny the silver is showing through on Lincoln's face where apparently through time it's been rubbed and his jacket on the back the planchette is broke United is not there anymore and it is silver but did not break all the way through the front the rest of the back of the coin is like the front copper silver where high spots have rubbed

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Dryer coin?

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[@rocksolid6494]

I've seen that steel 1944 steel cent on Pawn Stars! Sold at auction for $108 K! (15:51) Lowballing Rick wanted to buy it off the owner for 30K. LOL

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I also have a1987 Lincoln Penny with silver on the back showing I found it in a roll of pennies.

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[@hendrixsun9372]

I hold that 1944 in pristine condition. Mint sent it with a bag wheat cents I bought. I never considered it could be a dime planchet. It’s so silver.

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I came right to your channel to see if you had a 1955 double die Lincoln Cent & you did!! "Thank you!"😊 At -- 5:03 -- I've got a nice red double die 1955 in a small plastic bag. It was in with some other saved change. It also has the CLOSED "AM" -- Would that add any value? I'll try Goggleing it. Pays to do spring cleaning!

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I definitely don’t have any of those in my collection.

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I have to re- find my Flying Egal Cent -- it may by, not sure, it would probably be an 'AU' - I know it has a small scratch under the Eagle. ( At 4:10 )

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I have two (1942) pennies, also a 1917-1919 wheat pennies & A total of (55) wheat pennies from 1934-1958, and a copper nickel😊

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[@justing3751]

If you have a coin with the year raised up? Does that mean it’s doubled dyed too even if it’s the only part of the coin raised up?

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I have a friend who has a 1943 copper penny and we were wondering the safest way to get it certified?

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[@michaeldowden9196]

You know I got a58 that i thought it had a problem thank you sir 😊

[@anthonyherget3065]

I'm lucky to have 1909 VDB wish it was s but thankful for what I got

[@allisonbonds2796]

I had a double die 1955 about 12 yrs ago rolling change to take to the bank..I remember looking at it saying how cool it was... but unfortunately I didn't start learning and getting into collecting until a few months later when it was way too late...I hope it found its way to someone who appreciated it!!

[@susiesunshynewelch974]

Just think about what I did. I had a crown royal full of those silver-colored pennies and sold them to the coin shop for 40$. Imagine how sad I was. Now I'm into collecting coins. So sad bout it.

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[@deannekliene2673]

I did the same with a double denomination ...

[@rhettatalley4477]

@@susiesunshynewelch974 I had lots of coins and not knowing the value of them. I sold them to the pawnshop he gave me 25 dollars. I remember have silver quarters, nickel and a silver old penny and some one cent dated 1909 and up. Wow I'm kicking myself right now.

[@user-ib7tp6fo8l]

Silatengo 1955 peny

[@lydiaporras7019]

I have steel pennies, V nickle, wheat pennies, old quarters, but today I was rolling my pennies to cash in I found a penny with the freemason symbol on it! It above the date- next to Lincolns face what did I just find, it looks awesome. I've never seen this penny ever before.

[@marypoe9827]

Following this

[@JuanVelazquez-dx1wc]

There's another error on the 2007 finger feeder error it was also struck on a Lincoln memorial instead of a shield reverse

[@lotuspod17axemaster93]

Back in the early 90s I found a full full adult hand full of old pennies in my grandma's old silver and porcelain coffee pot and I ask if I could have them because I had seen the wheat penny at that point I had never seen one and I was captivated on it well there was 5 other pennies in there , out of the 5 pennies 3 of them had different dates 1943 , 1944 and 1945 or 1942 and what's weird is I remember this happening like it was yesterday enough to remember that I absolutely know there was 3 different dates but don't remember the 3 date because of my memory paying more attention to seeing doubles of 1 of the dates or even 2 dates ether or if that makes sense, but these were the steel pennies but I remember seeing 3 dates, asking my grandma why in the heck are these silver colored, and of she gave me a brief rundown not really letting her finish before I went and contemplating licking my new pennies and adding them to my collection lol not literally licking them just expressing how I was captivated that much more seeing them not having a copper color, , I added them in with the 2 Lincoln pennies I had found in an abandoned house with Nixon's side siluette stamped into them, we didn't have the Internet care back then, ok sorry for the jokes, in all seriousness I do remember 3 different dates, and of course not long after a few years my whole coin collection got stolen out of my 59 Ford panel, my grandma had been working on my collection my whole life and before, it's just sad people take what doesn't belong to them, my grandma did this for all of us bless her life RIP but yah that my story sorry so long 😢

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31s1971 good shape 1972 2for 90. No rip off s.worth 500

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[@tkfromtheusa8910]

I bet you would’ve made more money off of this if you want to split up and did five parts. This is really good information thank you

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Glad to provide it! I figured it would be fun to have a really comprehensive list and not waste people's time - though I was planning on doing some smaller, more focused videos (like Top 10 Wheat Pennies) or that sort of thing!

[@lorettascott5477]

The oldest coin i have is 1920 I think I would faint if I found an older one,! 😊 Thank you for the video! 🙏❤️😊

[@tornatotato91]

1943 and 1944 are the two oldest I've got at least for pennies. My grandma the other day gave me a penny bank she started for me in 1991 she recently couldn't add anymore it was too full! Well finally reconnected with my family and she got a chance to give it to me! I've been so busy all weekend and every chance I've had I've been digging through them. So many cool pennies from so many different dates so many good condition ones I have a damn near PERFECT 1964 offset stamped one the in god we trust is on the rim of the coin way off centered

[@rockers7889]

I have an 1820 statesofamerica dime I won in a poker game in the 80s for a $20 call bet from my buddy . He later lost a 1834 dime to in the same poker game . They are in fine20 to fine40 condition. I need to send them to be graded because they are rare , especially the 1820 statesofamerica coin

[@Ray-qc2un]

I have several older ones. Just an fyi

[@PeachReverie]

Recently found a 1937 penny 😊

[@morningflowerB]

​@@tornatotato91 Those could be worth alot of money. Take care of them and do your research! Good luck!

[@robertromeo762]

@diegudr, The;1974 aluminum penny was from a father who worked at a mint to a son. A few coins may have been accidental,, but the majority of error coins that got into circulation were probably deliberate.

[@ThisIsMyOpinion707]

My brain hurts! Great video!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks!

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

After watching some of your videos, I decided to post a Old video of the rarest Lincoln Cent Ever. 💪😎 No it's not my MS 66 1909 s vdb....😮

[@DonRobinson-ws8zv]

1958 wheat penny D

[@tonyastallard6689]

Do you have to have it graded to get it to sale for as much as you're saying and where is a good place to sell it if it's not graded and if it is

[@seeaqbrendaharrison9457]

I would also like for you to look at1957D that it looks like theL not there.i have them in a lock box at the bank. But I can go there and take pictures of them

[@vi891]

Where do you even go to check a penny's worth?

[@glennmarsh1395]

I have a penny it's a 1981 penny no mark to tell where it was made , Philadelphia or Delaware has nothing on it

[@jeannettesimauchi707]

I have a Lincon coin from the year 1944, 1945 and 1953, wheat back with printing defect.

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[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks RBM!!

[@ruthshelton-tp9ie]

​@@TreasureTownCoins Doing spring cleaning I refound some saved change & re-- found a 1955 double die Red Lincoln Cent. And it is clearly doubled😊 Grabbed the phone & jumped on your channel, looked through your vids & found great info as always. Thank you so much🤗

[@MichaelJacob-pp3oz]

1 Kobo 1974

[@MichaelJacob-pp3oz]

King John 1938 coins

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1919 Lincoln penn😮

[@lucasfoster3695]

I have a 1955 penny no mark reverse not double died but it is little off printed from not being centered during print so words almost on the rim should be worth something right?

[@michaeldowden9196]

I need some help with deciding on a few coins to graded

[@brucej3638]

Hi Christian. Nice job putting this video together. I'm looking for a list of top 50 most valuable coins in each denomination from 1 cent to $1 coins. Do you have something like that, or can you point me in the right direction to get it. Thanks for your time and help.

[@TreasureTownCoins]

I have a Nickels video, and am working on the other ones!

[@PennyTonesAndErrors]

Did you have to cram all that in a faster script lol hey so I have a 1943 with wheats 🌾 showing on the obverse that's a mule right?

[@rockers7889]

Read the red book description of the Indian head Penny . The face is of Liberty with an Indian feather headdress . It is NOT a depiction of a Native American

[@deannekliene2673]

Doesn't look like Liberty to me ...interesting ...

[@suegentry3938]

Ditto with violetvioletviolet1

[@jessespinoza6595]

Utoo

[@everettwhitegoat3414]

When I was a child, I loved seeing coins with errors and defects. Knowing they might've been valuable, I wish I saved all of them. 😂

[@user-bi3dt4bc8z]

I have a 1961 penny with a little d in very good condition also a 1972 Lincoln liberty.

[@korydougherty2306]

I have a 1989 penny same color no mint mark great condition is that worth anything should I grad it or it's face value I didn't get what he said

[@justing3751]

I have 1000’s of coins but it seems like a rabbit hole trying to figure out which ones to keep, I just looked thru 1600 Pennie’s and I feel like I have at least 20 of the 1992 AM Pennie’s!!

[@user-du8hy1kn3d]

I have couple of those pennies how can I get info to get them sold especially the 1958 1 mill.

[@user-iy2oy7cg4u]

I have a coin. I want to see if it's worth getting graded. It looks perfect condition except marks on edge. Could be from the mint.