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There are many rare and valuable Lincoln Memorial pennies you should be looking for in pocket change, penny jars, bank rolls, old proof sets, and elsewhere.
Lincoln Memorial cents were struck from 1959 through 2008 and can still be easily found in circulation.
They are regarded as a modern coin series by most numismatists. Yet, this popular series offers many exciting, highly valuable finds.
Do you know which Lincoln Memorial pennies are rare?
This list of 23 valuable and rare Lincoln Memorial pennies includes key dates, semi-key dates, errors, varieties, and other cool coins.
It’s time to get your coin loupe or magnifying glass out and start looking through all of your old pennies!
An Eye For Detail Is Important!
There is quite a wide variety of rare Lincoln Memorial pennies out there worth a chunk of change. Be sure you carefully check that the dates and mintmarks match for these rare coins.
For example, the 1982-D bronze small date penny is a rare and valuable transitional rarity. But it’s not just ANY 1982 penny you need to be looking for. The 1982 bronze small date without the mintmark is common… so you don’t need to bother holding it aside or asking if “it’s the rare one.”
Also, doubled die error varieties such as the 1969-S doubled die is a very rare and valuable coin. Why? Because it’s scarce, high in demand, and easily visible to the naked eye. On the other hand, machine doubling on a 1985 penny is common and isn’t an error. It’s important to know the difference.
NOTE: You may find doubled dies on other Lincoln Memorial pennies not listed here, but they’re either very minor or very common and thus generally not worth very much — at least not as much as the 1969-S doubled die!
23 Rare Lincoln Memorial Pennies To Look For
On this list of 23 rare and valuable Lincoln Memorial cents, you’ll find pennies ranging from scarce but affordable semi-key dates… to stunning and rare error pennies that are worth as much as 6 figures!
Some are once-in-a-lifetime finds. Others are more run of the mill toughies that you can buy at most any coin shop or coin show — but may cost a bundle. Most fall somewhere in between.
One thing’s for sure… You’ll be in for a challenge as you look for these old and rare Lincoln pennies.
Good luck!
1960 Small Date Penny
Value: $2+
This isn’t a super rarity, but it’s the toughest of the various regular-issue 1960-dated Lincoln pennies.
What to look for:
You can identify the 1960 small date by the tops of the numerals “1” “9,” and “0” — they all align along an invisible plane.
Here’s a good visual for small date vs. large date pennies.
1960-D Over D Small Date Over Large Date Penny
Value: $150+
The 1960 small date penny from Philadelphia may be the scarcest of the regular-issue pennies from that year. But the rare and unusual 1960-D Over D Small Date Over Large Date Lincoln cent is the rarest of the error-varieties from the first year of the ’60s.
What to look for:
This one is actually easy to spot with the naked eye. You’ll see a jagged leg near the top of the “6” and a smaller “0” inside a larger “0” in the date. You’ll also spot a faintly visible ghost-like “D” mintmark floating halfway above the primary “D” mintmark. It’s a strange piece and one well worth looking for!
1969-S Doubled Die Penny
Value: $50,000 to $70,000+
There are few Lincoln Memorial pennies more rare or valuable than the 1969-S doubled die. Sometimes mistakenly called the 1969-S double die by some collectors, the 1969-S Lincoln doubled die cent is truly a fantastic variety. As of now, only a couple dozen examples of the 1969-S doubled die Lincoln penny are known, and they all sell for well into the 5 figures or higher!
What to look for:
Heavy doubling is seen in the inscriptions and date (but NOT the “S” mintmark) of this cool variety. And unlike minor doubled dies that often require 5X coin loupe and the squint of an eye to make out, this piece can be easily detected with the naked eye.
1970-S Small Date Penny
Value: $25+
This small date variety is much scarcer than the 1970-S large date and is commonly collected by Lincoln cent enthusiasts. And, while it’s a high-demand piece, it’s not prohibitively expensive for most collectors.
What to look for:
Look for the tops of the numerals in the date to align along the same imaginary plane. If they do, you’ve got a small date. If the top of the “7” is lower than the tops of the other numerals, your 1970 penny is the more common and less valuable large date.
1971 Doubled Die Obverse Penny
Value: $40+
Several hundred examples are thought to exist. But this one is not as widely collected as other doubled dies — such as the 1969-S doubled die (mentioned above) or 1995 doubled die pennies (mentioned below).
What to look for:
Light to moderate doubling in the obverse inscriptions of “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “LIBERTY” — it’s even evident with the naked eye.
1971-S Doubled Die Obverse Proof Penny
Value: $550+
While there are a few known varieties of the 1971-S doubled die proof penny, those with the strongest doubling are scarcest and worth the most money.
What to look for:
Doubling on this proof penny is mainly visible in “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
1972 Doubled Die Penny
Value: $250+
As with many of the major doubled dies, there are a few known varieties. However, those with the strongest doubling are the rarest and most desirable — and the most valuable.
What to look for:
Strong doubling evident on the lettering and date on the obverse can be seen with the naked eye.
1979-S Type II Proof Penny
Value: $5+
There are two types of S-mint proofs from 1979, referred to as Type I and Type II. 1979-S Type II proof pennies are scarcer than 1979-S Type I proofs — so they command small but significant premiums over the Type I pennies.
What to look for:
Type I 1979-S proof pennies have a blobby “S” mintmark. The Type II version has a clearer “S”.
1981-S Type 2 Proof Penny
Value: $15+
There are two types of 1981-S proof pennies: Type I and Type II. The 1981-S Type II proof is much scarcer than the Type I and is quite desirable by coin collectors.
What to look for:
The 1981-S Type II proof penny has a so-called Clear S. The ends of the “S” have distinct, bulbous serifs. No part of the “S” connects with any other part of itself on the Type II variety. The much more common Type I shows the ends of the “S” nearly closing in the two interior loops at the top and bottom of the mintmark.
1982-D Bronze Small Date
Value: $15,000
This transitional error wasn’t supposed to have been struck. Yet, somehow at least two of these 1982-D bronze small cents were struck when bronze planchets got into the presses intended to strike Denver-minted zinc small date cents. This error is a relatively recent discovery, with the first example found in 2016. Another surfaced sometime later, and the two pieces have sold for between $10,000 and $20,000 each. More examples of this extremely rare Lincoln Memorial penny may spring up in the future!
What to look for:
There are at least 3 diagnostics that any 1982-D bronze small date must meet, including:
- The penny must weigh about 3.11 grams — if it’s closer to 2.5 grams it’s zinc based and very common.
- The coin must have its “D” mintmark below the date — no exceptions!
- The date must be of the “small” variety. For the 1982 small date, that means the tops of all 4 numerals must align along the same imaginary plane and the “1,” “8,” and “2” all measure about the same height as each other.
1983 Doubled Die Reverse Penny
Value: $350+
This is one of the most significant reverse doubled dies of the modern era
What to look for:
The 1983 doubled die penny shows heavy doubling in the reverse lettering — such as in the words “ONE CENT” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
1983-D Bronze Penny
Value: $15,000+
Another transitional error involving the penny’s composition that’s worth looking for is the 1983-D copper penny.
What to look for:
It was accidentally struck on bronze planchets weighing about 3.11 grams versus the standard copper-coated zinc planchets that come in around 2.5 grams.
1984 Doubled Die Obverse Penny
Value: $200+
Also known as the 1984 doubled ear penny, this variety shows extreme doubling of Lincoln’s ear lobe.
What to look for:
This is easily visible to the naked eye, but you must know what you’re looking for. The doubled ear lobe is seen directly below Lincoln’s primary ear lobe.
1989-D Bronze Penny
Value: $3,000+
How did a bronze planchet end up in the penny presses at the Denver Mint some seven years after the last regular-issue bronze pennies were struck there? That’s perhaps a mystery for the ages. Nevertheless, this late transitional error is a rare and highly collectible piece that’s worth big bucks!
What to look for:
There’s one simple criteria for this coin — it must weigh about 3.11 grams. That’s the weight of a typical bronze Lincoln cent. If your 1989-D penny weighs approximately 2.5 grams, it’s the common zinc variety.
1990 No-S Proof Penny
Value: $3,500+
This odd rarity is the latest (and possibly the last!) no-mintmark error to have been made.
What to look for:
There is absolutely no trace of the “S” mintmark on some 1990 proof pennies (all of which should show the “S” mintmark).
NOTE: You will not find the 1990 no mintmark penny in circulation. It is found only in proof sets. Any 1990 pennies you find in pocket change without a mintmark are regular-issue and extremely common Philadelphia-minted pieces.
1992 Close AM Penny
Value: $20,000+
This transitional error coin was accidentally struck with a reverse design intended for the 1993 Lincoln Memorial penny.
What to look for:
These valuable and rare Lincoln Memorial pennies are detected by looking at the letters “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” on the reverse. The bottoms of those two letters should appear to be virtually touching each other. If you see any significant gap between the bottoms of the “A” and “M” it is not a Close AM variety.
Here’s a good visual for Wide AM and Close AM pennies.
1992-D Close AM Penny
Value: $15,000+
These are very rare and sought-after transitional errors and generally sell for 5 figures whenever they appear in the marketplace.
What to look for:
The 1992-D Close AM cent shows the “A” and “M” of “AMERICA” virtually touching each other at their bases.
1995 Doubled Die Penny
Value: $50+
This is the last major doubled die variety of the Lincoln Memorial penny series. When news of this error-variety first hit the media in the spring of 1995 it was thought to be a rare coin. However, many thousands of examples have since been found. It’s still scarce, but it’s no longer a super-expensive coin — at least in the lower uncirculated grades.
What to look for:
The 1995 doubled die penny shows heavy doubling most evident in the lettering of “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “LIBERTY.”
1998 Wide AM Penny
Value: $20+
This is a scarce but affordable variety that was struck using the reverse die of a proof 1998-S Lincoln penny.
What to look for:
It exhibits a significant gap between the bases of the “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” on the reverse of the coin.
1998-S Close AM Penny
Value: $450+
This scarce and sought-after variety is a similar and presumably accidental switch-a-roo of reverse dies as seen with some of the other 1990s Lincoln pennies listed above.
What to look for:
It was struck with a circulation die bearing the “Close AM” design — so look for the “A” and “M” of “AMERICA” to be practically touching each other at their bases.
1999 Wide AM Penny
Value: $450+
While similar in origin to the 1998 Wide AM Lincoln penny, this 1999 business-strike variety is much rarer.
What to look for:
This rare penny is identified by the wider spacing between the bases of the “A” and “M” than usually seen on 1999 Lincoln pennies.
1999-S Close AM Penny
Value: $75+
There are lots of AM varieties for these 1990s pennies, huh? Well, here’s another — and it still wasn’t the last.
What to look for:
This is a scarce variety noted by the virtually touching bases of the “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” on the coin’s reverse.
2000 Wide AM Penny
Value: $15+
We’ve arrived at the last of the valuable and rare Lincoln Memorial pennies on this list. And, wouldn’t you guess, it’s another AM variety. It’s not necessarily a highly rare or expensive variety, but it’s notable and quite collectible nonetheless.
What to look for:
You will notice significant spacing between the bases of the “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” on the reverse of this business-strike penny.
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FAQs
What are the key date Lincoln Memorial pennies? ›
Key-Date issues of the Lincoln cent series include the 1909-S V.D.B., the 1909-S, the 1914-D and the 1931-S. Semi-Key Dates, in great demand but not among the scarcest issues, include the "S" mint mark Lincolns of 1910-1915 as well as the 1924-D and 1926-S cents.
What are the rarest Lincoln Memorial pennies? ›1969-S: Doubled Die Obverse Variety
This is most probably the Holy Grail of any Lincoln cent Memorial variety. Although extremely rare in any grade, people have found these rare pennies in rolls and pocket change. An uncirculated coin sold in February of 2012 for over $80,000!
- S Lincoln Penny – $105,800. ...
- 1944-D Lincoln Penny on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet – $115,000. ...
- 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny. ...
- 1872 Indian Head Penny – $126,500. ...
- 1969-S Lincoln Penny–Doubled Die Obverse – $126,500. ...
- 1926-S Lincoln Penny – $149,500.
While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the Lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. A 1933-D, for example, may be valued at $2.30 or more. A 1931-S could be worth $40 or more.
Why is a 1982 penny worth $10000? ›So for the past 30 years, pennies have been made with an alloy comprised of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, but pennies minted before 1982 are 95% copper and 5% zinc. The price of copper has more than quadrupled over the past 10 years.
Which pennies are worth a lot of money right now? ›- 1) 1944 Steel Wheat Penny - $408,000.
- 2) 1943 Copper Wheat Penny - $250,000.
- 3) 1856 Flying Eagle Penny - $25,000.
- 4) 1873 Indian Head Penny - $10,000.
- 5) 1858 Flying Eagle Penny - $10,000.
- 6) 1857 Flying Eagle Penny - $7,000.
- 7) 1914 D Wheat Penny - $5,500.
- 1914-S Lincoln Penny.
- 1944-D Lincoln Penny (Zinc-coated steel)
- 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny.
- 1872 Indian Head Penny.
- 1969-S Lincoln Penny-Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1926-S Lincoln Penny.
- 1877 Indian Head Penny.
- 1914-D Lincoln Penny.
- 1998-P Wide AM: $25.
- 1995-D Doubled Die: $50.
- 1970-S Small Date High 7: $60.
- 1984-P Doubled Die Ear: $250.
- 1960-D Small D Over Large D: $200-$500.
- 1983-P Doubled Die Reverse: $400.
- 1992-D Close AM: $500.
- 1999-P Wide AM: $540.
The 1959-D wheat penny is one of the most controversial mule coins ever. It's worth $50,000!
Why is the 1999 penny worth so much? ›It's from 1999 and could be worth $4,500 thanks to a little-known error on it. What you want to look for is a 1999 penny with no mint mark, which means no letter under the year on the heads side.
Is a 1974 penny worth $2 million? ›
Eric said the penny in question is worth an estimated $2million. However, despite its high value, the penny is technically illegal to own as it's considered to be government property. Federal authorities haven't been in a hurry to confiscate them, according to Coinworld, but it's important for sellers to know.
At what age are pennies valuable? ›It turns out all pennies with a date of 1981 or earlier were made from nearly pure copper, which means they are actually worth three times their face value - three cents.
Why is the 1944 penny rare? ›1944 wheat pennies were only made of copper and zinc from 1944 to 1946 due to a supply shortage of tin. Within the tin element in the composition of this metal, these coins were brass, not bronze.
Why is the 1983 penny worth so much? ›According to CNBC's Make It, the US made 7.7 billion pennies in 1983, but only about 5,000 are known to have this doubling error — making them valuable to those who find one in their possession.
Why is the 1982 penny so valuable? ›So for the past 30 years, pennies have been made with an alloy comprised of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, but pennies minted before 1982 are 95% copper and 5% zinc. The price of copper has more than quadrupled over the past 10 years.
What year penny is worth $20000? ›Because the letters "A" and "M" in America are so close that they touch, the 1992 Close AM penny could be worth up to $20,000.
What pennies should I be looking for in my pocket change? ›- 1894-S Barber dime.
- 1927-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle. ...
- 1955 doubled die Lincoln penny. ...
- 1879 $4 Gold Stella. ...
- 2008-W silver eagle reverse of 2007. ...
- Sacagawea Cheerios dollar. ...
- 2004 D Wisconsin quarter, Extra Leaf Low variety. ...
- 1972 doubled die obverse Lincoln Memorial cent. eBay. ...
Although many factors determine the exact value of a coin, you can quickly determine the value of your penny by knowing its type, date, mintmark, and grade. Additionally, the value of a particular coin can vary between markets and coin dealers.
Which pennies are worth $1000? ›The coin in question is a penny from 1909. The media could not be played. If you find a 1909 penny with an S on the front and the letters VDB on the back at the bottom, it could be worth nearly $1,000.
What makes a 1962 D penny rare? ›Penny struck on a silver dime planchet
In rare cases, you can find the 1962 D Lincoln penny with almond-gold toning. This error appeared because of sticking the penny on a silver dime planchet. Such pieces can be valuable, and one coin in an MS 62 grade was sold for $823 at an auction in 2013.
Is a 1945 penny worth $85,000? ›
The value of a 1945 wheat penny depends on its condition and whether it's the rare “steel” variety. A well-circulated coin could be worth only a few cents, while a pristine steel penny could fetch up to $85,000.
What pennies are worth over $1000000? ›RARE 1943 COPPER PENNY WORTH A MILLION DOLLARS - CHECK YOUR POCKET CHANGE FOR VALUABLE COINS!! The 1943 copper penny is a one million dollar penny! This copper penny was suppose to be a 1943 steel penny.
Is a 1947 penny worth $1.7 million? ›Extremely Rare Coin Discovered in a High Schooler's Lunch Money in 1947 Now Worth $1.7 Million. A rare coin found by a high schooler in his lunch money has been valued at almost $1.7million, following the owner's death.
What penny is worth $10000? ›You Could Find This Rare Penny In Your Pocket Change - Here's What To Look For. Someone found a 1982 copper penny worth more than $10,000 -- and you could too! Here's everything you want to know about the 1982 D penny - and how to find a 1982 small date penny.
Which mint mark is more valuable? ›As you would guess, the lower the Mintage, often the more valuable the coin. For National Coin Week in 2019, the U.S. Mint released two million of each of the five designs of that year's America the Beautiful quarters bearing the “W” (West Point) mint mark into circulation.
How much is a 1944 wheat penny worth no mint mark? ›The 1944 penny without a mint mark is worth $0.02 in Fine condition. If it is Extremely Fine, it could sell for $0.04 and $0.89 in uncirculated condition.
What's special about the 2009 penny? ›In 2009, the U.S. Mint made four special penny designs to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. It was also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny, which the Mint first made in 1909. The image of Lincoln remained on the obverse (heads) of all four cents in the new program.
Why is a 1958 D penny rare? ›It was struck twice on the obverse side, which resulted in an overlap of design elements. According to USA Coin Book, there were only three of these coins made with this error, making it extremely rare!
What penny is worth $300000? ›The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent is considered to be the most famous error coin made by the U.S. Mint and could be worth more than $300,000.
What penny is worth $40000? ›The Most Expensive Penny
Just 40 of the coins — probably created by accident, on copper-alloy one-cent blanks left in the presses in the wartime years when pennies were converted to steel — are known to exist. The first 1943 copper cent was sold in 1958 for more than $40,000.
What penny is worth $200000? ›
Rare 1943 penny sells for over $200,000
A rare copper penny that a Massachusetts man found in his lunch money more than 70 years ago has been auctioned for more than $200,000. The 1943 penny is one of 20 that were accidentally minted when the federal government was trying to conserve copper for World War II.
Their average price is $0.10 to $30, while you can find even beautiful pieces in an MS 69 grade for $260. The most expensive 1999 D Lincoln Memorial penny is an extraordinary coin with MS 69 rating and red toning sold at Heritage Auctions. One collector added it to his collection for $1,293 in 2013.
How much is a 1982 D small date penny? ›1982 “D” Penny
You'll pay around 0.30 USD for the 1982 “D” zinc penny with a big date. The 1982 “D” zinc penny with a small date and an MS of at least 60 costs around 0.20 USD. Remember, the price is low because these coins are common.
McConnell discovered the coin was a 1974-D aluminum penny. Only ten of the coins were ever made and it was believed that all of them were destroyed. The coins were made as as a test, but they didn't work in vending machines and didn't show up in a X-rays.
Why is 1974-D penny worth so much? ›Most coin vendors claimed that it was expensive for them. Handling aluminum coins needed new vending machines. As copper prices fell, the US chose to make the 1974 pennies using a copper alloy. Later, the US government recalled and melted most of these coins.
What makes a 1970 penny rare? ›What makes a 1970 Lincoln penny rare? The 1970 Lincoln penny is not rare, but variations with a small date or coins with a DDO error can be scarce, particularly in high grades.
Can I sell my old pennies? ›The obvious place to sell your old coins is your local coin shop. They will be your best bet for selling low- to mid-range old coins like Wheat cents, Buffalo nickels, junk silver, and scarce silver coins and silver dollars.
How do I know if my 1944 D penny is valuable? ›How Much Is My 1944 Penny Worth? If it's a normal 1944, 1944-D, or 1944-S cent, it isn't worth much. They are some of the most common of common-date Wheat cents. Prices range from around 20 cents in circulated condition, to 35 cents in uncirculated.
How do I know if my 1944 penny is rare? ›Only the 1944 wheat pennies from San Francisco and Denver had a mint mark. The marks are “D” for Denver and “S” for San Francisco. They are present under the year 1944 on the obverse.
What's the most expensive 1944 penny? ›The auction record for a 1944 Steel Cent from the Philadelphia Mint was $180,000. One from the Denver Mint has sold for $115,000.
What is a rare key date on a coin? ›
In coin collecting, a key date refers to a date (or date and mint mark combination) of a given coin series or set that is harder to obtain than other dates in the series. The next level of difficult to obtain coins in series are often referred to as semi-key dates or simply semi-keys.
What does key date mean on a coin? ›noun. plural key dates. : a coin that is the rarest or otherwise most difficult of its series to obtain. The 1909-S wheat penny is considered a key date by collectors.
What to look for in the 1982 and 1983 pennies? ›If your Lincoln Memorial penny has a date before 1982, it is made of 95% copper. If the date is 1983 or later, it is made of 97.5% zinc and plated with a thin copper coating. For pennies dated 1982, when both copper and zinc cents were made, and best way to determine their composition is to weigh them.
What is special about a 2009 penny? ›In 2009, the U.S. Mint made four special penny designs to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. It was also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny, which the Mint first made in 1909. The image of Lincoln remained on the obverse (heads) of all four cents in the new program.
What is the rarest coin right now? ›1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar: $13,280,850
At the time this coin was minted, it was unlikely that many people knew what would come of it. But over two centuries later, this rare coin has achieved the status as the most expensive coin in the world.
Key Coin is a coin that is among the toughest and Most Expensive to obtain within a series. In the Lincoln Cent series, for example, the 1909-S VDB would be considered the key, as would the 1914-D and often the 1922-Plain.
How do you look for rare coins? ›Visit auction houses, antique stores, pawnshops, and coin collecting clubs to find rare coins for sale. This is the easiest way to locate a rare coin, but, of course, it won't always be affordable. Try searching once you have a small collection of your own and are interested in expanding your hobby.
What is the most popular coin to date? ›| RANK | DESCRIPTION | MINTAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1964-D Peace $1, MS | 316,076 |
| 2 | 1975 No S Roosevelt Dime, PR | NA |
| 3 | 1974 Aluminum Lincoln Cent, MS | 1,570,000 |
| 4 | 1976 No S Eisenhower Dollar, Type 2, PR | NA |
Key date coins will appreciate in value over time because of their limited supply and increased demand.
Is a 1983 penny worth $7,000? ›A $7,000 penny could be hiding in your pocket—here's how to identify it. You may want to think twice before tossing out your loose change — one of your pennies could be worth $7,000. That's if you have a 1983 Lincoln penny, says Blake Alma, whose “CoinHub” TikTok account has over 850,000 followers.
What makes a 1983 D penny rare? ›
The 1983-D copper planchet cents are destined to remain quite rare as the change from the old tenor copper (also known as bronze or brass) planchets to the new 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper planchets occurred in October of 1982 at the Denver Mint, at least two months before 1983-D cents were struck.
Why is the 1983 penny so valuable? ›According to CNBC's Make It, the US made 7.7 billion pennies in 1983, but only about 5,000 are known to have this doubling error — making them valuable to those who find one in their possession.
Which 2009 penny is worth the most? ›A 2009 P penny graded MS67 and with the presidency design is worth about $135. That rises to $225 for the early childhood coin, and $300 for the professional life version. The most valuable design at this grade is the formative years reverse, which is worth about $375.
What year penny is worth $10000? ›You Could Find This Rare Penny In Your Pocket Change - Here's What To Look For. Someone found a 1982 copper penny worth more than $10,000 -- and you could too! Here's everything you want to know about the 1982 D penny - and how to find a 1982 small date penny.
What is the error on the 2009 Lincoln penny? ›The reverse of the 2009 Lincoln penny Log Cabin
Instead of producing only one bicentennial penny type like before, the idea was to mint four coins with symbolic reverse variations. The first reverse variation, Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky, was dedicated to Lincoln's early years.