The Lincoln Wheat Penny, valued at staggering prices from $870,000 to $1.7 million, is still in circulation, and a few fortunate Americans could be in for a hefty payout if they stumble upon one.

You don't need to be a coin collector to have piggy banks stashed around your house filled with quarters, dimes, nickels or ...

The combination of “copper” and “penny” might not seem like the best formula for valuable coins considering that you can find higher denominations in gold and silver. But finding the right ...

Which brings us back to the fact that, if you are still reading, you could probably use some extra cash. Well, go grab your change jar, and dig in your pockets, because a handful of change might ...

(NEXSTAR) — The U.S. could move to ditch the penny but that doesn’t mean you should start throwing away your one-cent pieces — especially if they contain a certain grain on them. The penny ...

If you have any 1943 wheat pennies ... for the most money paid for a penny at an auction, going for $862,000. The Strawberry Leaf cent is extremely rare, bearing a four-leaf strawberry plant ...

It’s the wheat that could help you garner ... How to tell if a coin was made at the Denver Mint The rarest, according to Sorrick, would be a penny from 1909, which could be “worth anywhere ...

If you have any 1943 wheat pennies ... But keep in mind that a lot of factors determine a penny’s value. First of all, coins that are rare and were minted in smaller quantities may be worth ...